BSc Marketing With Foundation Year

This four-year program starts with a Foundation Year, acting as a pathway for students who might not meet direct entry requirements for a bachelor's degree. This first year helps build essential academic writing skills, improves numeracy, and introduces specific subject material. Completing the Foundation Year successfully is necessary to move on to the main degree course.

After the Foundation Year, students begin the three-year BSc Marketing degree. This part of the course covers modern marketing topics like digital and social media, artificial intelligence, and understanding consumer actions. It also includes branding. 

The programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM), helping students get valuable industry standing. Students learn through real marketing situations and projects, which prepare them for jobs in the field.

The University of Bedfordshire offers a supportive and helpful place for students to learn. Here, students can grow and do their best, as the university aims to give an excellent education. It makes sure graduates have the skills they need for good jobs in their chosen areas.

The university has many academic courses for both new students and those doing higher-level studies. These programmes cover subjects like health, arts, engineering, and social sciences. Students get to use excellent facilities and receive lots of support, which leads to a worthwhile learning experience, preparing them for their future careers.

Applicants need to submit a personal statement. In this statement, they should discuss their reasons for applying for the course and provide other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. 
• The university also accepts equivalent international qualifications.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your primary language, you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual skill score (reading, writing, listening, or speaking) lower than 5.5. 
• Equivalent English test scores, like PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted by the university.

For international students, the full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26, which includes the Foundation Year, is £16,900 per year.

The University of Bedfordshire helps students with their studies by offering various scholarships and bursaries. For example, students who earn a set number of UCAS tariff points can receive an Excellence Scholarship of £2,500 each year for three years. There are also Achievement Scholarships available, providing £500 per year to students with 120 UCAS tariff points. Also, international students might get a £1,000 scholarship during their first year.

Upon successful completion, graduates with a BSc Marketing degree work as:

• Marketing Officer
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Brand Manager
• Advertising Executive
• Market Research Analyst
• Public Relations Specialist

You can apply for this course through UCAS or directly via the university's online application system. You can speak to our trained advisors for help with your application.