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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Marketing and Management

Durham University

(3.9)
114 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marketing and Management course at Durham University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 6, (or B) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N513

Here's what Durham University says about its Marketing and Management course.

Course details

This award granted upon successful completion of this degree may change to a BSc - all content remains the same. We will update this listing once this is fully approved by the university

Study leading-edge marketing knowledge from analytics to behavioural science. from distinguished academics and industrial experts. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), you will gain insights into the strategic decision-making in marketing and the effective techniques used to drive impacts on brands and consumer behaviour in the fast-paced business world. Drawing from the excellent research and long-established industry connection worldwide, this varied and dynamic course helps you to become an innovative and influential global business thinker. Combining contemporary marketing trends such as behavioural science and digital marketing together with management options, you will develop an understanding of different markets, learn how to predict and interpret consumer behaviour, identify trends and communicate brand strategy.

Why Durham University? You will be based in Durham University’s Business School, one of the UK’s longest established business schools – an inspiring and stimulating learning environment that consistently ranks highly for the quality of teaching, research and for graduate prospects. Develop the skills and mindset of an effective future leader at one of the UK’s leading business schools. Our undergraduate courses are informed by the latest research and our strong links with industry add real-world value from day one. Built on a firm foundation and rooted in best practice, our business, management and marketing courses are designed to inspire and challenge you, while developing the qualities that are important in future leaders.

Rankings 3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026 5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026 Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Career Opportunities Our students graduate with a thorough understanding of management theories, marketing strategies and consumer behaviour, as well as the commercial awareness, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally. This combination of academic knowledge and transferable skills will open up a range of career possibilities in the corporate world and beyond. Our focus on employability extends beyond the classroom. You will benefit from employability-focused events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market. From interview advice and employer talks to business-tailored careers fairs, we work with you to achieve your goals. Previous graduates have gone on to work as business managers, marketing specialists, civil servants, management consultants and business analysts working for companies such as Virgin Media, NHS England, Amazon, Barclaycard and PwC.

Source: Durham University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Durham University Business School

Location

Durham City | Durham

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Marketing

• Business studies

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Durham University reviews

(3.9)
Based on 114 reviews from Durham University's students and alumni
5 star
35%
4 star
35%
3 star
19%
2 star
6%
1 star
6%
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Graduate

The SU building is uninviting. The SU didnu2019t seem to run many events or fun activities. It seemed to just exist.

(1)

1 year ago

Graduate

Itu2019s good if youu2019re able to participate in college life. But, it can be quite cliquey and as a non-British student it can be isolating.

(2)

1 year ago

Graduate

Accommodation is way too expensive for what and where it is. Durham is a small place with not much to do. Itu2019s beautiful and can be lovely, but rent prices are clearly inflated for student homes and the atmosphere and access to amenities does not warrant the prices.

(1)

1 year ago

Graduate

All around I think Durham does support rather well. Academic support especially - the process of getting extensions was smooth.

(5)

1 year ago

Graduate

The available facilities are great. But, there are very limited places to eat on campus and those available are often not very clean. All the ones I went to were also far more expensive than my friendsu2019 at other universities cafes and refectories.

(4)

1 year ago

Graduate

The teaching was good but I think it sacrificed giving space and time to learn the basics that would later be assessed in national exams like the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam in favour of delving deep into academic and theoretical aspects of law. For someone choosing to go into academia itu2019s t...

(4)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Marketing and Management course at Durham University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Business studies
Marketing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

75%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

83%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

71%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

63%

low

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

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

70%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

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?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

94%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

94%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

91%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

98%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

96%

high

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

85%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

98%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

91%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

96%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

high

Student information

The Marketing and Management course at Durham University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Marketing
Business studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male33%
Where students come from
International73%UK27%
Student performance
2:1 or above86%
Number of students225
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesA*
HistoryA
MathematicsC
PsychologyA
Computer ScienceA
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female51%Male49%
Where students come from
International63%UK37%
Student performance
2:1 or above82%
Number of students1,085
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesA*
EconomicsA
MathematicsA
GeographyUnknown
PsychologyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Durham University graduates who took Marketing and Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

86%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

84%

Say it fits with future plans

57%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

33%

Business and public service associate professionals

31%

Finance Professionals

8%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

7%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Durham University graduates who took Marketing and Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£31.8k

First year after graduation

£46k

Third year after graduation

£55.5k

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 and Management.

Source: LEO

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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