BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BA(Hons) in Business and Marketing. Core topics include Data Analysis, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship. The programme includes a professional placement year and allows for specialisation in areas such as digital marketing or brand management. Modules include Project Management with Data Analytics and Corporate Connections: Succeeding in B2B Marketing.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 48 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 520 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 46%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundational Concepts in Business and Law
- Foundations in Professional and Personal Development Planning
- Contemporary Marketing Economies
- Entrepreneurial Decision Making for Marketing and Events
- Management and Organisation Behaviour
- Professional Knowledge: Business Marketing Principles
- Using Financial Information for Marketing
- Applied Human Resource Management
- Managing Customer Relationships
- Professional Skills: Business Marketing Research
- Strategy, Innovation and Operations for Marketing
- Entrepreneurship Thought and Action
- Marketing Innovation and Influence
- Perspectives on Social and Organisational Behaviour
- Social Value and Sustainability for Business
- Agency Insights: Pitch Perfect
- Humans vs AI: Leading and Managing Change for Future Organisations
- Marketing in a Digital World
- Brand Evolution: Identity, Values and Market Edge
- Corporate Connections: Succeeding in B2B Marketing
- Project Management with Data Analytics
- Cross Cultural Learning
- Work Based Learning
- Professional Development: Business Simulation
- Professional Development: Consultancy
- Professional Development: Contemporary Enterprise and Innovation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £46,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 57 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol 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.
Does BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Management and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.