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Business Management with Marketing

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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Course summary

Develop skills in promotion, sales, advertising, and research. Learn to market goods and services, create strategic marketing plans, and use digital platforms. Gain practical experience through industry projects and an optional placement year.

Hands-on entrepreneurial support
The Cube, an on-campus resource dedicated to nurturing student and graduate talent will provide you with comprehensive support at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

Make a positive impact in the community
We offer you opportunities to work with local businesses and social enterprises through live consultancy projects. This hands-on approach enhances your practical skills while fostering social responsibility and community impact.

Build strong industry connections
From collaborating on live briefs with consultancy professionals to networking at conferences, you'll build valuable relationships with industry leaders, providing the connections and opportunities essential for launching your career.

This course is for you if...

  • you like understanding people and how to communicate with impact

  • you want to get stuck into real business tasks from day one

  • you appreciate building relationships that enable you to thrive

  • you get a buzz from being a part of a community of learners

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1
During your first year you will study core modules that will help build the foundation of your knowledge. You will start to build your leadership capabilities and develop an understanding of the global business environment, organisational culture, business growth, enterprise and the digital economy.

Year 2
During your second and final year you will develop your strategic management skills and specialist marketing knowledge. There will be opportunities to work with businesses on strategic initiatives, develop your understanding of people management, financial decision making and sustainable business.

Optional placement year
Put theory into practice with an optional placement year. Supported by a dedicated team, you undertake a paid position within a public or private sector organisation relevant to your interests.

Final year
Study the topics you are interested in and graduate with a specialist qualification. Tailor your degree by completing a research project in an area of your choice, and undertake a live consultancy project or reflect on your industry experience.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Personnel and Development, Chartered Institute of
  • Business Graduates Association

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
P60

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels

T Level
M

Any subject considered.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

Including a minimum of 2 A Levels

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction.

Scottish Advanced Higher

112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

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

Considered in combination.

Extended Project

Considered in combination.

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

Considered in combination.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

To include Grade 4 in any subject at Higher Level.
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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

Any subject considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

112 points from Irish Leaving Certificate
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalents

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

Considered in combination.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM

in any subject.

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

Considered in combination.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With 5.5 in all elements.

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.

At the University of Plymouth, we believe in building a welcoming and inclusive community that supports every student to achieve their full potential.

With our contextual offer scheme, we may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those applicants whose circumstances and experiences could have impacted their education and academic performance. You can check your eligibility for a contextual offer using our online postcode checker.

Learn more on the University of Plymouth website

Historical entry grades data

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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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 all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

  • Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

At Plymouth Business School, we believe ambition deserves opportunity. The Business of Success Scholarship (BOSS) is designed to recognise and support 50 aspiring Business School undergraduate students who are ready to make their mark. This exclusive scholarship offers £2,000 to help you reach the top.

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