
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management (Stage 3)
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Join our well-established undergraduate Business and Marketing Management course at Stage 3 (final year) and top-up your existing qualification to a full degree in just one year of study. BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management forms part of our suite of business courses. Compared to the core Business Management course, it has a greater focus on skills and knowledge related to marketing.
Modules studied include marketing strategy, strategic integrated marketing communications, consumer psychology, managing projects, strategic management, and e-marketing strategy. As a graduate from this course, you'll have excellent skills and knowledge in marketing strategy and project and strategic management. You’ll be ready to step into a marketing role in a wide variety of industries across the world.
Key highlights
- Final-year top-up converts existing qualification to full honours degree
- Greater marketing focus than the core business management route
- Modules include consumer psychology and e-marketing strategy
- Covers strategic integrated marketing communications and marketing strategy
- Develops project management and strategic management skills
- Prepares graduates for marketing roles across industries worldwide
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Marketing executive
- Marketing manager
- Digital marketing specialist
- Marketing communications officer
- Project manager
- Brand manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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