BSc Business and Marketing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business, providing a foundation in business principles alongside marketing study. Core topics include Marketing, Business Finance, Human Resources, and Legal Aspects of Business. The programme culminates in an Undergraduate Project (Business Contexts), allowing focused independent study in the final year.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels or equivalent, e.g. CCC. Alternatively; Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC. Scottish Highers: BBCCC. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a related subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points. All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. Candidates must demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification. For Foundation entry, applicants require a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points. Candidates who meet the above entry criteria for either foundation and standard entry, but have been out of study for 5 years, will be required to pass an academic interview. We will also consider applications to level 3 entry from those who are not able to meet our normal course entry requirements but can demonstrate that they have achieved the required level of knowledge and skills and have the potential to benefit from the course, for example: through relevant work experience and professional development. Non-Standard Entry (Mature 21+): We require an academic Level 3 qualification (Ofqual recognised) OR a Level 2 qualification in the desired field of study accompanied with work experience within this field in the last 5 years. Candidates in this category would be required to pass an academic interview.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 74%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Data Skills
- Research Skills
- Communication Skills
- Professional Development Skills
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Introduction to Business
- Economics for Business
- Business Finance
- Managing Human Resources
- Principles and Practices of Marketing
- Legal Aspects of Business\
- Marketing Communications and Branding
- Executing Business Strategy
- Consumer Behaviour
- Digital Marketing
- Undergraduate Project (Business Contexts)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business and Marketing at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £34,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BSc Business and Marketing at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business and Marketing at University of Lancashire?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business and Marketing at University of Lancashire?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business and Marketing at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Does BSc Business and Marketing at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business and Marketing at University of Lancashire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.