
Marketing (with Foundation Year)
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
Highlights
Our BSc (Hons) Marketing is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the world's largest community of marketers. Gain exemptions from some modules of the Chartered Institute of Marketing's professional qualifications. The foundation year helps to prepare you for degree-level study.
Focus is given to developing your subject-specific knowledge of marketing, business, management, finance and accounting, together with essential academic and IT skills. Boost employability with opportunities for internships, placements, field trips, live briefs and taking part in national competitions like Universities Business Challenge (UBC) Worldwide. A friendly learning environment with easy access to lecturers and an opportunities to build your confidence, knowledge and understanding whatever your background.
Course overview
Our Marketing with Foundation Year degree provides an alternative route into undergraduate study, if for example, you don’t have the necessary qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements to begin the standard three-year degree. The additional foundation year helps you better prepare for degree-level study, giving you a taste of learning at this higher level. On successful completion, you will join Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Marketing programme.
During the foundation year, you’ll develop essential academic and IT skills, such as writing, communication, presentation and how to use digital resources to support your studies and research assignments. Equally important, you will learn how to collaborate and work with others. You will get a taste of studying within a multidisciplinary School, mingling with Foundation students from a range of other subjects, including accounting, economics and management.
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Placement year
What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September.
Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience.
How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements.
Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University.
We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting work experience opportunities available by visiting the Work Experience During Your Degree section on our website.
International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year? Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional International Experience Year, giving you the chance to spend a year abroad.
Why choose an International Experience Year? Expand your horizons and gain a fresh perspective by living and learning in a different country Boost your career prospects by graduating with international experience and intercultural skills Choose your adventure from a range of exciting destinations and partner universities to find your perfect fit. Is there language support?
If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host university to improve your language skills. Is the International Experience Year for you?…
Key highlights
- Degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- Exemptions from some CIM professional qualification modules
- Foundation year builds academic, IT and communication skills
- Internships, field trips, live briefs and national business competitions
- Optional self-sourced placement year in the UK or overseas
- Optional International Experience Year spent studying abroad
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 48-96 — Offers are tariff based, 48 - 96 tariff points, from Level 3 qualifications* e.g A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate: accepted Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): accepted BTEC:…
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Careers this course leads to
- Marketing executive
- Digital marketing executive
- Brand manager
- Market research analyst
- Social media manager
- Public relations officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790
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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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