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Marketing with Year in Industry
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Our BSc Marketing with Year in Industry degree gives you a full year in the workplace where you can put your learning into action. Marketing is everywhere - with so many industries and career paths to choose from, a year in industry gives you the chance to explore your interests and experience. You'll gain a competitive edge and be prepared to step into a marketing career that matches your ambitions.
As part of your four-year Year in Industry degree, you’ll spend your third year on placement, gaining extra hands-on experience. Whether you join a start-up, agency, or global brand, your placement year will give you a competitive edge when it comes to graduate jobs and help you discover what kind of marketing career is right for you.
Why study this course?
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Work with our BBS careers team to find your ideal industry placement to be completed in your third year
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Gain industry-recognised qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)
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Marketing in Action module - work on a real client consultancy project and earn a Level 4 Chartered Institute of Marketing certification
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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
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Join the Capgemini Community Challenge - exclusive to Birmingham Business School
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Join the Deloitte Responsible Business Student Challenge
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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-with-year-in-industry-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
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 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:
- N501
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- N501
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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 A2s, 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 A2.
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.
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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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 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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