University of Derby
Marketing (Management) (top-up) BA (Hons)
University of Derby

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Marketing (Management) (top-up) BA (Hons) at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Tourism, Transport and Travel.

Overall student satisfaction
87 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Tourism, Transport and Travel

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Tourism, Transport and Travel 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 £22500 £18500 £21500
25-75 percentile range £19500 - £24000 £14500 - £23000 £15500 - £28000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Tourism, Transport and Travel

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22910 £20830 £24369
25-75 percentile range £19839 - £26189 £16042 - £26488 £18552 - £31827

Course Description

BA (Hons) Marketing Management (top-up)

This top-up programme is designed to build on your existing marketing knowledge whilst helping you to develop managerial skills. In just one year of full-time study, you will have a highly regarded degree that will prepare you for management roles in marketing, communications and business development.

Why choose this course?

Designed specifically for students who have not taken a full degree course in marketing previously, it builds upon your existing marketing knowledge and skills, with a focus on management. We equip you with the skills, confidence and creativity to shape an organisation’s marketing strategy and help it develop a customer-led approach to business opportunities.

How you will learn

Whether in a classroom, computer lab or studio, all your learning will be framed in a business context. We offer field trips to trade fairs, visits to exhibitions and we work on numerous live company projects to guarantee our courses are relevant and up to date with current market trends.

Opportunities and experiences

You’ll be invited to masterclasses and guest lectures delivered by influential thinkers, including Professor John Rudd and Dr Dave Chaffey. You’ll also benefit from our strong links with regional marketing and communication agencies to ensure that your learning is up to date and reflecting the real world.

Careers and employability

This qualification will offer you a direct route into management and marketing careers and will add momentum to your career development plans. Derby marketing graduates achieve excellent results and ultimately become high achievers destined for board positions or entrepreneurial wealth creators.

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

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Example below based on all graduates of Marketing (Management) (top-up) BA (Hons) at University of Derby

45% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Finance Professionals
5% Design occupations
5% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

You need to have an HND or Foundation degree in a relevant subject. When you apply, please send us a transcript of the modules you have already studied so that we can make sure that the HND or foundation degree is compatible with the top-up programme

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

HND or similar, e.g. 2 years of UG successful study on similar programme, Dip HE, relevant work experience may also be taken into account

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marketing (Management) (top-up), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Marketing (Management) (top-up) BA (Hons)

EU £14900 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £14900 year 1

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.

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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Derby in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Derby in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #32 
    • #39 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 20 university rankings of University of Derby

About University of Derby

The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.

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2515
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15670
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