Our BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing degree will help you gain the practice-led skills and industry insights needed for a successful career in business, marketing, and finance with a focus on marketing and business development. This versatile programme offers a dynamic curriculum that aligns with current industry demands, preparing you to excel in a fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment.
The specialised focus on marketing will equip you with the skills to understand consumer behaviour, develop effective marketing strategies, and drive business growth. This marketing focus will prepares you to create compelling campaigns, build strong brands, and drive sales. Additionally, you'll develop a global perspective, understanding diverse markets and cultures, which is crucial in today's interconnected world.
The programme actively engages with the local community and collaborates with small and medium-sized enterprises such as Think Engine, Red Funnel Ferry, and Southern Co-Op. Through these partnerships you'll have opportunities to work on community-focused projects and initiatives, applying your skills in real-world settings. The collaboration also includes mentorship programmes, guest lectures, and joint projects, providing valuable insights and support to help you develop your skills and knowledge. The integration of live briefs and work placements provides invaluable exposure to the business world, enhancing employability and readiness for the job market. The teaching team combines academic expertise with strong industry experience to deliver innovative, practice-led and student-centred learning that equips students with current, real-world skills and strong professional networks for successful careers.
If you’re looking to study our business management with marketing degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year.
This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.
Who is this course for?
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing is ideally suited to students who want to lead, manage and use creativity to make a difference in the world.
Whether you aspire to lead a multinational corporation, launch a ground breaking start-up, or drive change in your community, the business management with marketing degree will provide the tools and the knowledge to shape a future that’s bright with opportunities.
What does this course lead to?
When you graduate from this innovative and engaging course, you will develop versatile, transferable skills for careers such as marketing manager, social media specialist, digital marketer, management consultant, event manager and many other roles across the business and creative sectors.
Our graduates have secured jobs within companies such as Pinterest, ThinkEngine, Amazon, Red Bull Racing, Carnival UK, McLaren, B&Q and Sky Media to name only a few.
YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES
Innovation in Contemporary Management
Data Analysis and Cyber Essentials
Marketing Principles with Financial Tools for Business
Developing Professional Practice
YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES
Project and Operations Management
Consumer Behaviour (Marketing pathway)
Marketing Analytics (Marketing pathway)
Values Driven Talent Management and Workforce Planning
OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Study Abroad
Work Placement
Real-World Skills in Action: Elevate Your Expertise
FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES
Strategic Management
Global Supply Chain Management
Consultancy Project
Campaign Management
OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Real World Skills in Action: Mastery Unleashed
You may be assessed at the end of each block by:
Business simulations
Individual presentations
Blogs
Coursework
Essays
Reports
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Southampton, Solent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
• Direct entry to years 2 (Level 5) or 3 (Level 6)
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses.
• Level 5 (year 2) entry
To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.
• Level 6 (year 3) entry
To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
TOEFL IBT tests taken from 21 January 2026 Minimum overall score of 4.5 with a minimum of 4 in each individual component. TOEFL IBT tests taken prior to 21 January 2026 Minimum overall score of 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component. Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component or equivalent.
We understand that each student is unique. At Solent we encourage individuality and have adopted a balanced approach to Admissions, by considering exam results alongside portfolios / interviews or auditions.
Our contextual offer scheme allows offers below our standard academic entry criteria to those who have faced challenges which has impacted their performance and predicted higher grades, by taking into account additional selection criteria such as a strong portfolio, interview or audition.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Channel Islands | £10050* | |
| EU | £10500 | |
| International | £18508 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
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