BA Business Management and Marketing

This BA (Hons) program blends business management with marketing, preparing students for careers in both fields. It covers marketing strategy, consumer behaviour, and management principles, sharing a first year with Sport Business Management. Learning involves lectures, workshops, and seminars, with assessments including coursework, presentations, and tests. The course, based at Queen's Park, is typically 3 years full-time, extendable to 4 with a foundation or placement year.

The University of Chester is known for its supportive community, where students are actively involved in shaping their academic journey. The university's dedication to providing a strong educational foundation is highlighted by its recent achievement as Business School of the Year at the Educate North 2024 awards, alongside recognition in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 Awards, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

Applicants are required to have the following

• 112 UCAS Tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels in Arts or a related subject. 

• BTEC Extended Diploma: Grades within the range of Distinction to Merit (DDM)

• International Baccalaureate (IB): A 28 points is usually required.

English Proficiency

Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

The cost of the Business Management BA program for International Students is £10,750 for the first foundation year (2025/26) and £14,450 per year from the second year onward (2025/26), providing a valuable, high-quality educational experience.

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when your application is reviewed, and any award given will be stated on your offer letter.

Graduates of the Business Management BA program can pursue the following careers;

• Marketing Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Brand Manager
• Market Research Analyst
• Sales Executive
• Digital Marketing Specialist

International students can apply directly to the university. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about this process and help you showcase your strengths and tailor your application to meet the program requirements.