University of Roehampton

BSc Marketing

University of Roehampton

Course overview

This four-year, full-time Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Foundation Year helps students learn the skills needed for today's digital world. Students will get hands-on experience, chances for work placements, and networking opportunities. The first year, called the Foundation Year, teaches you basic knowledge and important study skills like academic writing and how to analyse data.

After the Foundation Year, students will start the main three-year degree. This part of the course focuses on marketing plans, methods, and creative ideas, using a modern and practical approach. Students will learn through classes, group discussions, and their own study. Students' work will be checked through assignments, projects, and some exams. This course is approved by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and you can choose to do a one-year work placement to gain real experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to prepare an application. This means writing a personal statement where you explain why you want to study this course and share important information about your past education. Applicants also need a reference letter from a teacher or someone they have worked for. They can choose to send their CV (a document showing their work history) with their application to show their experience.

Grade Requirements

  • For entry to the Foundation Year, applicants need 64–80 UCAS points. These can be from A-levels (like DDE grades), a BTEC (like MPP), or an Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Pass credits.

English Proficiency

  • If English is not the applicant's first language, the applicant needs an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic English test, with at least 5.5 in each section (listening, reading, writing, and speaking).
  • The university also accepts other tests like Pearson PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and the Roehampton English Language Test. If the applicant has a Grade C or higher in English IGCSE.

Scholarships

  • 20% Tuition Fee Discount

    A 20% tuition fee discount for all alumni of the University.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Country Scholarships

    Country Scholarship A: This award is worth £2,500. Country Scholarship B: This award is worth £1,500 to each successful applicants who enrols.

  • Engineering and Technology Scholarship

    £3,000 for all overseas fee-paying students applying for one of the new Engineering and Technology Undergraduate courses.

    Up to £3,000

  • Esports Scholarships

    Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £2,000 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Scholarships value: £4000 scholarships (1 year); £2500 scholarships (1 year); £1000 scholarships (1 year).

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

    £4,000 scholarships (x3 years); £2,500 scholarships (x3 years); £1,000 scholarships (x3 years).

  • Roehampton Higher Technical Qualification (HNC/ HND) Scholarship

    The scholarships are worth £2000, paid for the length of your course.

    Up to £2,000

  • Roehampton Women in Esports Scholarship

    Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £2,000 a year.

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (Education)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (General)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

    £2,500 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,500

  • The London Methodist Bursary Fund

    £1,000 bursary payment are offered to students of the University of Roehampton.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from the BSc Marketing programme are prepared for a variety of roles in communications agencies or in-house marketing departments. The course provides skills and opportunities to enter the job market. Potential career paths include:

  • Marketing Assistant
  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • Brand Manager
  • Social Media Manager
  • Market Researcher
  • Public Relations Coordinator

Cost of study

For September 2025 entry, the annual tuition fees for EU and International students will be £16,950 for both an undergraduate degree and a Foundation Year; an optional Professional Experience Year costs £2,500 for all students.

Admission

Prospective students should submit their application through UCAS, the University of Roehampton's online application portal. Our experienced counsellors can help you through this process.

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