Marketing with Study Abroad Year BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton
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Qualification

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

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Location

Main Site - Highfield Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Main Site - Highfield Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Top 10 in the UK for Marketing and 6th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide, 2024).If you want to pursue a career in marketing, our Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM) accredited degree will give you an edge in the job market. With plenty of hands-on learning, youll cover recent developments such as big data and digital marketing, and learn how to integrate them with more traditional techniques. Youll also gain practical experience whilst spending a year abroad studying ...Read more

"Top 10 in the UK for Marketing and 6th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide, 2024).If you want to pursue a career in marketing, our Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM) accredited degree will give you an edge in the job market. With plenty of hands-on learning, you'll cover recent developments such as big data and digital marketing, and learn how to integrate them with more traditional techniques. You'll also gain practical experience whilst spending a year abroad studying at one of our international partner institutions with the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance your employability. The study abroad year is a unique opportunity to experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your CV.With this marketing course, you can:
• Gain hands-on experience by designing and running a live digital campaign for real business.
• Benefit from the knowledge of guest speakers who are marketing leaders in small, medium and large UK companies.
• Learn how to use consumer data to make effective marketing decisions - a skill that recruiters consider important.
• Develop an understanding of how to measure the success of marketing efforts in different types of companies.
• Get skills in related topics such as accounting, analytics and strategy.
• Learn how to use the latest marketing software and tools.You can also take this course with a paid industrial placement year and gain valuable industry experience."

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CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
CUG Ranking
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20th
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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish Advanced Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45,M:0,P:0 Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):

DD Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

Typical offer: AAAOffers typically exclude General Studies The below subjects are considered as restricted. This means that we can accept two subjects from the following list if combined with an academic subject:Applied subjects Art: including Design, Fine Art, Photography, Textiles Communication Studies Communication and Culture Creative Media Creative Writing Critical Thinking Dance Drama Film Studies Health & Social Care Home Economics Hospitality and Supervision ICT/IT Leisure Studies Media Studies Music Technology Outdoor Education PE Performing Arts Public Services Sports Studies/Science Theatre Studies Travel & Tourism World DevelopmentPlease note: Computing, Computer Studies, Product Design and Applied Business (single and double awards) are not considered to be restricted subjects

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which all must be at Distinction Offers typically exclude Social Care/Healthcare pathways.

DD from the Technical Level in Business (Marketing) only and must be combined with an A level, grade A to be considered.

D3, D3, D3 in three Principal subjectsCambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer.

The University of Southampton values the Extended Project Qualification. If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAB plus grade A in the EPQ.

Typical offer: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level with grade 4 at SL in Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation.Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

All applicants would be required to have achieved a grade of O4 in Mathematics and English, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with one suitable A level with grade A. Care must be taken with subjects, as per our A level restricted subjects, we can only accept one restricted subject.If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.

If you are studying an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Business then this is accepted and we strongly suggest you contact us before applying if you are studying a different subject.

Distinction from an OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in Business is accepted if combined with two A levels with grade A's. Care must be taken with subjects, as per our A level restricted subjects, we can only accept one restricted subject.If your OCR is not in Business, we strongly suggest you contact us before applying.

DD in the BTEC Diploma plus A grade from one A level.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

DDD in the Business BTEC Extended Diploma.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

DDD in the Business BTEC National Extended Diploma.BTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levelsBTEC qualifications should be in Business, please check with us if your BTEC qualification is in a different subject before applying.

Typical offer: AAA from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£22300 Per year

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