BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year

The BA Business and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University is designed to develop your understanding of key business principles alongside practical marketing skills within the evolving commercial landscape.

In this course, you will study business and marketing with a focus on core areas such as consumer behaviour, digital marketing, branding, and strategic management. You will explore how marketing functions within broader business operations and study how marketing strategies are developed and implemented.

This programme places strong emphasis on practical marketing applications and equips you with the analytical and creative skills required to succeed in both domestic and global business environments.

You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, and group activities. In addition, you will gain hands-on experience by working on real-world case studies, delivering presentations, undertaking research projects, and participating in business simulations. 

Assessment methods include essays, reports, presentations, and group work. The foundation year is designed to prepare you for undergraduate study, focusing on essential academic and professional skills.

Located in Middlesbrough, North East England, Teesside University is renowned for emphasising research, innovation, and education that prepares students for the workforce. It provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, health sciences, computing, business, and the arts. The university has been accredited by prestigious professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the British Psychological Society (BPS), and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Teesside University, which has over 21,000 students, including those from abroad, is dedicated to providing top-notch instruction and real-world learning opportunities. Work placements, real-world projects, and career-focused programs help students become employable and maintain strong industry ties.

These are the typical entry requirements to study BA Business and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University, Middlesbrough.

Grade Requirements

• You must have a UCAS point between 32-64. This must come from at least two A levels, T level or other equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency

• Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall (at least 5.5 in all sections).

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for the BA Business and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University, Middlesbrough is £17,000.

Teesside University, Middlesbrough provides its international students with many funding aids, such as the Vice Chancellor's scholarships which is a £7,000 fee-waiver for the first year of study.

The BA Business and Marketing (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University, Middlesbrough graduates can function in roles such as:

• Marketing Executive
• Brand Assistant
• Social Media Coordinator
• Market Research Analyst
• Sales Executive
• Digital Marketing Assistant

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