BA Business and Marketing

Studying BA (Hons) Business and Marketing at Teesside University helps you build a strong understanding of business and management, with a focus on marketing. You will learn about digital marketing, how customers behave, how to create marketing messages, and how to plan marketing activities.

You will also gain real experience by working on live projects with small and large companies. In your final year, you can work with local clients at the Teesside Marketing Clinic, where you will help real businesses with their marketing.

The BA (Hons) Business and Marketing at Teesside University is approved by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This means you can work towards professional marketing qualifications while you study. You will also learn about the latest changes in business, such as how digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) are used today.

This degree prepares you for different careers in business and marketing, whether you want to work with a big company, help smaller organisations, or even start your own business. 

Teesside University was established in 1930 as a college, but achieved university status in 1992. It is a public university based in Middlesbrough, with additional campuses in Darlington and London.

The university has around 22,000 students, including approximately 14,000 undergraduates and 8,000 postgraduates. Teesside University is a top-ranked institution in North East England for student experience, having received a TEF Gold rating in 2023.

Also, in the 2023 International Student Barometer, it earned 91.3% overall satisfaction, placing first in the UK and third worldwide. The university focuses on practical research in net zero, health & wellbeing, and community development.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to have up to 80-120 tariff points to qualify to study this course. This can be obtained through qualifications such as A-Levels, T-Level or equivalent. 

English Proficiency:

• International students whose first language is not English are expected to demonstrate proficiency in English by having an IELTS score of 6.0. 
• Equivalent tests such as PTE (Academic) and TOEFL iBT are also accepted.

The annual tuition fee to study the BA in Business and Marketing at Teesside University is £17,000. Please note that the quoted fee is for the 2025/26 academic year only, as fees are subject to increase. 

Teesside University offers several scholarships to help international students with the cost of studying. One of these is the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship. This is a special award for students who show strong academic ability and leadership skills. If you are chosen, you will receive a £7,000 discount on your tuition fees in your first year of study.

Another option is the Global Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship is open to international students applying for foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate courses. If you are successful, you will get a £2,000 discount on your tuition fees during your first full academic year.

Graduates of the BA in Business and Marketing from Teesside University can pursue positions in roles such as the following: 

• Marketing Manager 
• Brand Manager 
• Marketing Executive 
• Copywriter 
• Digital Marketer 
• Social Media Manager 

To apply for this course, you have to go through UCAS. For more information about this process, please reach out to any of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.