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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Marketing (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marketing (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Marketing (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Media Studies | B |
| Psychology | D |
| Geography | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N505
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Marketing (with Foundation Year) course.
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.
Why study BSc (Hons) Marketing (with Foundation Year) at BU?
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Gain industry experience and network through an optional minimum 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world
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Get industry ready from working on live marketing briefs for unit assessments
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You will learn a variety of practical skills such as pitching creative ideas, calculating marketing budgets and planning marketing campaigns
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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
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Within fifteen months of finishing the course, 90% of graduates were in employment or further study.
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.
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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
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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
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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. ?
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Business and Law
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including foundation year
Subjects
• Marketing
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| EU | £19,635 per year |
| International | £19,635 per year |
The modules you will study
During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Fundamentals of Business & Management, Academic & Professional Practice, and Fusion Business Project.
Year 1 core units: Global Business Environment | Developing Management Competencies | Principles of Marketing | Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | Responsible Consumer Behaviour and Green Marketing | Customer Experience and Relationship Management
Bournemouth University student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1st year student
1 year ago
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1st year student
1 year ago
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1st year student
1 year ago
Good support system in place.
1st year student
1 year ago
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1st year student
1 year ago
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bournemouth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the Marketing (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
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Teaching on my course
80%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
71%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
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Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
low
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
82%
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Organisation and management
82%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
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How well organised is your course?
80%
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Learning resources
89%
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Learning resources
89%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Marketing (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Marketing (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£38k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Marketing (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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