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Marketing Management at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

A Brighton Marketing Management degree prepares you for rewarding careers in areas including brand management, digital marketing, advertising, market research and public relations. Our marketing courses are taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ASCSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live brief modules across the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course

  • Our Marketing Management BSc is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), giving you a professionally recognised degree and the opportunity for module exemptions on future CIM qualifications.
  • Comprehensive first year – you’ll gain a strong understanding of key areas such as marketing principles, understanding markets and finance for marketing before you specialise.
  • Customise your degree from year two with a selection of option modules, allowing you to specialise in areas that match your career goals.
  • Industry links – learn with experienced academics and guest speakers who bring current, real-world marketing knowledge into the classroom.
  • Gain hands-on experience by working on live briefs and real client projects throughout your course, which will help you stand out to future employers.
  • Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year and apply your learning to a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at companies including American Express, BMW, Disney, Electronic Arts, IBM and Microsoft.
  • Get hands-on experience and develop your professional portfolio with our student-led marketing and PR agency, Bright Young Things.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Marketing Management Studying marketing in Brighton means being part of a thriving creative city which is home to start-ups, agencies and major brands. You’ll benefit from a vibrant business environment that offers opportunities for guest talks, project collaboration and inspiration for your future career.

Modules

Year 1 Core modules Business Economics Creative Problem Solving and Tech Confidence Marketing Principles Management Accounting for Marketers Understanding Markets and Consumers The Professional Marketing Practitioner Year 2 Core modules Services Marketing Marketing Research and Insight Marketing Analytics Law for Marketing Digital Customer Experience Marketing Ethics and Responsibility Optional Placement Year Final year Core modules Marketing Planning and Strategy Marketing Management and Leadership Options* Digital Optimisation Innovation in Marketing Small Business and Entrepreneurship Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) Customer Relationship Management and Services Marketing Consumer Psychology Marketing Across Cultures Responsible Enterprise International Law and Socio-economic Development Big Data and Business Intelligence Destination Marketing Retail Marketing and Distribution Futurism for Marketers Public Relations: Principles and Practice Researching Contemporary Issues in Marketing Placement Project In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in marketing through modules such as Marketing Principles, Business Economics and Understanding Markets and Consumers. You will also start to develop your personal brand, teamwork and leadership skills, and gain confidence working with marketing technologies and analytics tools. You’ll apply what you learn through live projects with local organisations, helping you put theory into practice from day one. In your second year, modules such as Marketing Research and Insight, Marketing Analytics and Digital Customer Experience will deepen your understanding of strategy and the consumer mindset in a digital world. You’ll also build the analytical skills needed to succeed in a fast-moving, tech-driven industry. In your final year, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned by working on a complete strategic marketing plan, considering operational, tactical and strategic approaches to marketing. You’ll combine this with your choice of option modules which allow you to tailor your learning to your interests and career goals, with modules such as Consumer Psychology, Innovation in Marketing, Big Data and Business Intelligence and Futurism for Marketers. *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.


How to apply

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17250 Year 1
International £17250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher. *Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Marketing Management at University of Brighton - UCAS