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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year)
University of Chester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year) course at University of Chester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year) course at University of Chester 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| History | C |
| Film Studies | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Economics | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| Psychology | C |
| History | C |
| Mathematics | D |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: NN2M
Here's what University of Chester says about its Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year) course.
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of business and marketing? Our degree offers a unique blend of contemporary business issues and cutting-edge marketing insights, providing you with the perfect foundation for a thriving career.
With a carefully curated selection of modules covering both business and marketing fundamentals, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how these two disciplines work together to drive organisational success. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you most through elective options and a final-year project.
This degree is designed to equip you with the practical skills and entrepreneurial mindset needed to excel in today's competitive business landscape. Through hands-on experiences like marketing simulations, guest lectures from industry experts, and work-related opportunities, you'll apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Beyond mastering the intricacies of business and marketing, you'll also hone essential transferable skills like leadership, communication, presentation and analytical thinking. These skills will make you a valuable asset to any organization.
You will cover a wide range of marketing topics, including the marketing mix, branding, digital marketing, social media, consumer behaviour, marketing strategy, and sustainability in marketing. These areas are perfectly complemented by the core business skills and theory learned within the business element of the course.
Are you ready to unlock your potential in the dynamic world of business and marketing? Join us and embark on a journey toward a successful and fulfilling career.
Source: University of Chester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Chester Business School
Location
Chester | Chester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Marketing
• Business and management
Start date
5 October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
How you will be assessed
There will be a broad range of assessment methods used throughout the Business Management and Marketing course so that students are exposed to the different types of task they might encounter in the workplace.
These will include coursework in the form of reports, portfolios of work, presentations (such as pitches and debates, peer assessment, reflective reviews, evaluation reports. In some modules students will encounter class tests and practical assessments. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment.
University of Chester student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
The university life offers all-inclusive community with daytime activities including lectures, student union elections and events. Also, the Chester city is well-rounded and enriched with student experience.
1st year student
1 year ago
The financial impact is manageable with lower living costs compared to other cities. The university also provides financial support options including scholarships to assist students with tuition fees and living expenses.
1st year student
1 year ago
The University provided excellent support services for me at the start andn throughout of course period including both academic and especially welfare support. Students are assigned with academic advisors named PAT who offers guidance and assistance throughout my studies. Also, they offer mental hea...
1st year student
1 year ago
The universityu2019s facilities like accommodation, library and campus life are well equipped, highly rated and all-inclusive. The campus based facilities are sports, 50+ societies, cafes and study spaces.
1st year student
1 year ago
The M.Sc. Digital Marketing program at the University of Chester covers key aspects like digital marketing strategies, analytics, and emerging technologies, preparing us with real time and diverse career opportunities. our rn faculties equips us with the skills and required knowledge which exactly a...
1st year student
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I chose the University of Chester for its academic reputation as its well known for being the 4th top university in the Northwest England.rnrnThe University offers around 50 societies and makes international students feel home.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Chester
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year) course at University of Chester 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
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?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
low
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
77%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
54%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
high
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
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?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
75%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
Learning resources
77%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
71%
low
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Student information
The Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year) course at University of Chester 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Chester graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Architecture and construction professionals
Graduate statistics
100%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Business and public service associate professionals
25%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
25%
Managers, directors and senior officials
15%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Chester graduates who took Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
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 Business Management and Marketing (with Professional Placement 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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