Bournemouth University
Marketing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Bournemouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 120 graduates of Marketing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management (Non-Specific) at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
120 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Business and Management (Non-Specific) courses of Bournemouth University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Marketing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £29000 £36500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £24000 - £34000 £29000 - £45500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Marketing courses of Bournemouth University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Marketing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25442 £23942 £28323
25-75 percentile range £22135 - £29929 £19374 - £29472 £22352 - £36875
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Marketing courses in the UK

Course Description

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.

Why study BSc (Hons) Marketing (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • Gain industry experience and network through a 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world
  • Get industry ready from working on live marketing briefs for unit assessments
  • You will learn a variety of practical skills such as pitching creative ideas, calculating marketing budgets and planning marketing campaigns
  • Guest lecturers from the industry and expert staff will help you to develop strong communication skills and a cultural awareness, essential in a modern marketing environment
  • Within fifteen months of finishing the course, 96& of graduates are in employment or further study (Source DiscoverUni 2023).

This course will provoke you to consider forward-thinking strategies and cutting-edge business practices. We’ll equip you with analytical and strategic skills to enable you to think critically about marketing scenarios and make informed decisions.

The accrediting bodies on our BSc (Hons) Marketing course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide
  • BU has Strategic Partner status with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), which means you can gain CIM professional qualifications as well as exemptions towards a CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
  • Upon successful completion of the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM) accredited unit, you will be able to obtain the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing.

This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you with a grounding in the general business and management skills required for a Marketing degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree. ​

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

IDM accreditation recognises that the course has met the content requirements for students to take the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data Driven Marketing, an entry level qualifications for those entering the data and marketing profession. Students may become DMA student members, use DMA content to support their learning and gain skills to increase their employability for work.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Marketing courses of Bournemouth University

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Bournemouth University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Business and Management (Non-Specific) courses of Bournemouth University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Marketing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at Bournemouth University

64% Elementary occupations
9% Sales occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
4% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
3% Elementary occupations
2% Managers, directors and senior officials
2% Skilled trades occupations
2% Administrative occupations
1% Artistic, literary and media occupations
1% Natural and social science professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business and Management (Non-Specific)

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Business and Management (Non-Specific) courses of Bournemouth University

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 7.0
    • Bachelors
    • 7.0
    • Masters
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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Costs

Tuition Fees Marketing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17800 year 1
International £17800 year 1

Additional fee information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.

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Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Bournemouth University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Bournemouth University in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #30 
    • #37 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 26 university rankings of Bournemouth University

About Bournemouth University

Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.

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Student composition of Bournemouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Bournemouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
12520
postgraduates:
2740
Total:
15260
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Marketing”: 3920 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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