BUILD PRACTICAL MARKETING AND BUSINESS SKILLS

BA (Hons) Business & Marketing

The BA (Hons) Business & Marketing course at UWS develops your understanding of marketing, consumer behaviour, branding, digital marketing and wider business practice.

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BA (Hons)

Duration

Four years full-time or six years part-time

Tuition Costs 2026/27

Study Location(s)

Course starting dates

September, January, May

Marketing for modern business

Develop marketing knowledge with a strong business foundation

The BA (Hons) Business & Marketing course combines a broad business foundation with specialist marketing knowledge and practical marketing skills.

You will study business, management and marketing subjects, with pathway-specific modules that explore how organisations understand audiences, communicate value, build brands and respond to changing markets. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

You will learn through lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, presentations, reports, business plans, project work and case study activity, helping you connect marketing theory with professional practice.

Who is this course for?

This course is for students who want to understand how businesses operate and how marketing shapes customer behaviour, brand strategy and organisational growth. It is suitable if you are interested in marketing communications, consumer behaviour, branding, digital marketing, sales, advertising or public relations.

Where this degree can take you

Graduates can use this degree as a route into marketing, brand management, communications, digital marketing, market research, sales, advertising, public relations, business development or wider graduate roles. You may also progress to postgraduate study or further professional marketing qualifications.

Course Details

Marketing specialism

Study marketing research, global marketing, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, branding and customer relationships.

Professional recognition

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Digital and customer focus

Explore online interactions, digital analytics, customer experience and the role of marketing in modern organisations.

Core modules

  • Marketing Research Practice — 20 credits
  • Global Marketing — 20 credits
  • Creating Sustainable Business — 20 credits
  • Contemporary Consumer Behaviour — 20 credits
  • Online Interactions and 3DWeb — 20 credits

Optional modules

  • Business Accelerator — 20 credits
  • Business Information Technology — 20 credits
  • Business Statistics — 20 credits
  • Tourism Operations and Management — 20 credits
  • Workplace Health and Wellbeing — 20 credits

This specification covers entry from Level 8 onwards.

Core modules

  • Marketing Communications Mix — 20 credits
  • B2B Marketing and Relationship Networks — 20 credits
  • Marketing in Action — 20 credits
  • Digital Marketing and Analytics — 20 credits
  • Research Design and Methods — 20 credits

Optional modules

  • Enterprise Creation — 20 credits
  • Project Management — 20 credits
  • Business Taxation — 20 credits

Core modules

  • Brands and Branding — 20 credits
  • Marketing Strategy Theory — 20 credits
  • Honours Project — 40 credits
  • Customer Experiences and Relationships — 20 credits

Optional modules

  • Enterprise with Creative Media — 20 credits
  • The Common Good — 20 credits
  • Personal Finance — 20 credits

The course is delivered on campus. Full-time students can expect around three hours of contact time per module each week, with three modules typically taken each term. Learning may include lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, seminars, case studies, presentations, business plans and project plans.

You will develop business and marketing knowledge alongside skills in communication, analysis, creativity, team working, digital literacy, presentation and problem-solving.

Entry Requirements

What qualifications do you need?

We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.

Please visit our  Undergraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.

  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC
  • A Levels: BBB
  • HNC in Business, Management, Marketing, Sales and Advertising, Advertising and PR, Public Relations or Retail; graded unit not required
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in a relevant subject
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28 points
  • HND in Business, Management, Marketing, Sales and Advertising, Advertising and PR, Public Relations or Retail; graded unit not required
  • DUT in a business-related subject

Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English language requirements.

Careers across BA (Hons) Business & Marketing

Career Prospects

Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.

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Our application process is simple and fast.

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