Course summary
Our BSc Marketing provides a solid grounding in marketing principles and key management disciplines, which are deemed essential to business management. This programme combines marketing strategy and several contemporary topics of consumer behaviour, marketing research, international marketing and digital marketing, equipping you to think critically about marketing and helping you make informed strategic decisions. It is perfect for those wanting to pursue a dynamic and successful career in marketing. As a student of our Marketing department within the School of Management at Swansea University, you can expect to receive excellent teaching, driven by our world-class academic team and state-of-the-art Bay Campus buildings and provisions. Our marketing degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), as part of the CIM Accredited Degree Programme, providing you with industry-focused teaching and a wealth of professional skills to enhance your employability on graduation.
Modules
Your first year of study is made up of all compulsory modules covering key elements of Business Management and Marketing. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Marketing • Human Resource Management • Operations Management Your second and third years will comprise of a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. You will specialise in marketing specific modules yet also have the chance to explore elective modules from other business disciplines. Examples of compulsory Marketing modules include: • Consumer Behaviour • International Marketing • Digital Marketing • Social Media Marketing • Marketing Research Your final year will include the choice between an independent dissertation in the area of marketing, or a group consultancy project, which will include both group and individual assessment. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/som/marketing/
Assessment method
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: • Marketing plan • Video for digital marketing proposal • Application proposal and development • Sales proposal Throughout your undergraduate Marketing degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment, please get in touch with us at: [email protected]
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N500
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Bay Campus
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 18 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applications are considered on an individual basis, with GCSE grades, AS Level subjects and grades, work experience, references and personal statement taken into account. Variable offers are made dependent on subjects studied.
English language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.
English Language Requirements at Swansea University
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Course contact details
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