BSc Marketing including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Marketing with a Foundation Year. The Foundation Year introduces business and marketing concepts while preparing students for progression into degree-level study. The Impact Challenge is a team-based project module where students tackle real-world issues. Modules also cover business fundamentals and workplace dynamics.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points. Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 92%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 24%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- IDM accreditation recognises that the course has met the content requirements for students to take the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data Driven Marketing, an entry level qualifications for those entering the data and marketing profession. Students may become DMA student members, use DMA content to support their learning and gain skills to increase their employability for work.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Business in Action
- Institutional Power Dynamics
- The Impact Challenge: Shaping Real World Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marketing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Marketing.
What do graduates of BSc Marketing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marketing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Marketing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Marketing including Foundation Year at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. IDM accreditation recognises that the course has met the content requirements for students to take the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data Driven Marketing, an entry level qualifications for those entering the data and marketing profession. Students may become DMA student members, use DMA content to support their learning and gain skills to increase their employability for work. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.