BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marketing. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year shared with students from accounting, economics, and management disciplines before progressing to the standard BSc. In the final year, students complete a Consultancy Project working with an external organisation.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 48 - 96 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications* e.g A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate: accepted Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): accepted BTEC: Diplomas and Certificate accepted Cambridge Technical: Diplomas and Certificates accepted City & Guilds: Advanced Technical Diplomas accepted Welsh Baccalaureate: accepted Scottish Highers: accepted Irish Leaving Certificate: accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 30%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 47%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Modules
- Academic Skills
- Economics
- Introduction to Data Science
- UK Government and Society
- Data Analysis
- Business Functions
- Business Law
- Management Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Media Studies (News Media)
- Principles of Management and Organisation
- Digital Business and Marketing in the Age of AI
- Responsible Global Management
- Principles of Strategic Management Accounting
- Consumer Behaviour
- Foundations of Marketing
- Strategic Digital Marketing
- Consultancy Project
- Marketing and Social Media Communications
- Brand and Retail Management
- Marketing Research and CRM
- Business Information Systems
- Technology and Digitalisation in Tourism
- Critical Thinking in Entrepreneurship
- Leadership for Organisational Engagement
- Marketing Performance Monitoring and Analytics
- Marketing and Society
- International Strategic Marketing
- Mastering the Boardroom: Governance, Processes and Impact
- The Professional Marketer
- Managing Sustainable and Resilient Tourism Destinations
- Crisis Management and Organisational Resilience
- Strategy for Future Change Leaders
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Marketing.
What do graduates of BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Does BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.