BSc Marketing and Management with Psychology with a professional placement year
Course overview
This course starts in September 2026 and prepares you for jobs like looking after customers, starting new businesses, or working with big international companies. It mixes ideas from marketing and management with psychology to help you understand how people behave in business. You will learn to look closely at how companies and customers act, and study things like marketing plans, online marketing, and how to manage brands. You will also explore ideas about starting your own business.
You will also learn about business money matters (economics), keeping accounts, and general ways to run a business. The course focuses on getting you ready for work by giving you clear lessons and letting you work with experienced people. Leading business groups like EQUIS, AMBA, and The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) approve this course. You can also choose to do a placement year to get important work experience in a real company.
Entry requirements
When you apply, you need to send a personal statement. In this, you should talk about why you want to take the course and anything else important about your studies. You also need someone like a teacher or a boss to write a reference for you. You can also send your CV, along with your application, to show any work experience you have.
Grade Requirements:
- For this course, candidates usually need AAB grades at A-level. You also need at least a grade 4 (or C) in GCSE Maths or a similar qualification.
- The university also accepts other UK qualifications, such as Access to HE Diplomas, Cambridge Pre-U, International Baccalaureate, and BTEC. Each of these has its specific grade requirements.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, you must meet certain English language requirements.
- This mostly means an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each part), or an equivalent score from tests like TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, or Cambridge English.
Scholarships
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study.
Up to £5,000Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology
£500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.
Up to £500Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship
Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.
Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course may pursue job roles such as:
- Market Research Analyst
- Brand Manager
- Human Resources Officer
- Digital Marketer
- Public Relations Officer
Cost of study
For international undergraduate students, the tuition fees usually range from £22,575 (for non-laboratory-based courses) to £26,250 (for laboratory-based courses).
Admission
Candidates can apply for this course using the university's online platform or can speak to any of our trained counsellors for more information.
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