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Marketing

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Marketing is everywhere – and it’s changing fast. From fashion and tech to travel and finance, every industry needs creative, data-savvy marketers. Our BSc Marketing degree gives you the skills, experience and real-world insight to launch a career you’re excited about – wherever your interests take you.

Whether you’re drawn to brand identity and storytelling, social media strategy, or data-driven insights, marketing combines a unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking - and so does our BSc Marketing. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, you'll build the skills, experience and confidence needed to thrive in this everchanging field.

Why study this course?

  • Gain industry-recognised qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)

  • Marketing in Action module - work on a real client consultancy project and earn a Level 4 Chartered Institute of Marketing certification

  • Advances in Digital Marketing module - explore real world case studies and deep-dive into the world of AI and data-driven marketing strategies while earning a Digital Marketing Institute qualification

  • Industry experience - up until the end of your second year, you have the option to transfer to the BSc Marketing with Year in Industry.

  • Join the Capgemini Community Challenge - exclusive to Birmingham Business School

  • Join the Deloitte Responsible Business Student Challenge

  • Study abroad in your second year with one of our partner institutions or at our Dubai campus

This degree is accredited by
the Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) meaning you have the opportunity to gain access to their industry-recognised qualifications.

Triple Crown Accredited

#1 most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)

Modules

For details of the module structure of this programme, please visit our course page: https://preview-uob.cloud.contensis.com/study/undergraduate/subjects/business-and-management-courses/marketing-bsc

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N500
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N500
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

Required subjects and grades: GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/B and English at grade 6/B General Studies is not accepted as one of three A levels, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth A level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Extended Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered: Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. BTEC Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered in combination with 1 A level): Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 2 A Levels): Agriculture, Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Business, Computing, Construction and the Built Environment, Countryside Management, Creative Digital Media Production, Creative Media Production, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sustainabilty, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Land-based Technology, Music, Music Technology, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Performing Arts, Personal and Business Finance, Pharmaceutical Science, Production Arts, Public Services, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sports Coaching and Development, Travel and TourismSports Coaching and Development, Travel And Tourism

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

T Level

Only the following subjects can be considered: Management and Administration; Accounting; Finance.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The most common grades on entry for this course are above our standard offer. This does not mean that you need to achieve higher grades than our offer to be admitted.
We make alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes which are typically 1 or 2 grades lower. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1

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.

Additional fee information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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