University of East London

Course overview

The BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) at the University of East London is an undergraduate degree designed for students who need additional academic preparation before starting degree-level study. The course combines a foundation year with a full marketing degree. It focuses on marketing strategy, consumer behaviour, branding, and digital marketing. The degree focuses on marketing theory and practice. Students study how organisations research markets, understand customer needs, and design marketing strategies. Core topics include marketing principles, consumer behaviour, branding, digital marketing, and market research. The course explores how marketing operates across local and global markets.

 

The BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) in the University of East London provides a structured route into higher education for students who do not meet direct entry requirements or who want to build confidence before starting a degree. This year prepares students for successful progression into the main degree programme. The programme is delivered over four years of full-time study. The first year is the foundation year, followed by three years of degree-level study. Students examine how data is used to support marketing decisions and how digital platforms influence customer engagement. Students are taught using classroom teaching, digital resources, and independent study. Assessment is carried out through coursework, essays, reports, presentations, exams, and marketing projects

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need to have a minimum of 64 UCAS points from A-Levels at CCC or other equivalent Level 3 qualifications BTECs. 

English Proficiency:

  • International students must meet English language requirements, commonly IELTS 5.5 overall or an accepted equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500
  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Career opportunities

Graduates of BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) from the University of East London may progress into roles such as:

  • Marketing Assistant

  • Digital Marketing Executive

  • Brand Coordinator

  • Market Research Assistant

  • Business Development Assistant

Cost of study

In 2026/27, the annual tuition fee to study BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) in the University of East London is £15,560 for international students. This is subject to review annually.

Admission

Applications for the University of East London BSc Marketing (with Foundation Year) course are submitted through UCAS. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.

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