BA Business and Marketing

The BA in Business and Marketing at the University of Lincoln is designed to provide students with a firm grasp of the basic principles of business and marketing. The 3-4 programme encourages students to explore the theoretical and practical context of business and develop a specialism in marketing.

Throughout the BA Business and Marketing programme at the University of Lincoln, students have the opportunity to increase their familiarity with the international business environment, identify marketing opportunities, and develop an understanding of how to overcome the challenges of reaching mass and niche audiences.

They will have the opportunity to complete a 1-year work placement or international year abroad, which will be reflected in the award title: BA (Hons) Business and Marketing (with Professional Practice) or BA (Hons) Business and Marketing (International Study Year). Those who choose not to complete a placement or year abroad will receive a BA (Hons) Business and Marketing award or equivalent exit award.

The University of Lincoln is a well-established and career-focused institution that combines academic excellence with student support to enable students to achieve their goals. Established in the late 20th century, it has grown into one of the UK's largest universities, renowned for its teaching, industry placements, and research capabilities.

The University of Lincoln emphasises a practical approach to learning by integrating internships, work placements, and industry connections into its curriculum. Due to its academic strengths and reputation, it has received numerous awards, including a Triple Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

The university may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are expected to have 104 UCAS Tariff points with equivalent qualifications from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Other qualifications, such as the BTEC Extended Diploma and International Baccalaureate, are also accepted. 

English Proficiency:

International students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Alternative qualifications such as PTE and TOEFL are accepted. Students who do not meet the above IELTS requirements may be able to take part in a pre-sessional English and academic study skills course.

The tuition fees for international students enrolling in the BA Business and Marketing Degree from the University of Lincoln are £16,600 and £1,850 for the optional placement year.

For eligible undergraduate students going to the University of Lincoln for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. To help support students from outside of the UK, the university offers several international scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50 per cent of tuition fees. For full details and eligibility information, visit the scholarships and bursaries pages.

Graduates of the BA Business and Marketing at the University of Lincoln can pursue various career roles, including:

• Marketing manager
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Sales Manager
• Market Research Analyst
• Product Manager
• Advertising Executive

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.