BSc Marketing

The BSc Marketing at Bangor University is a full-time, three-year course designed to help students start their careers in marketing and similar areas. This degree covers important topics such as branding, understanding customer behaviour, digital marketing, and managing campaigns. Students also learn useful skills like designing websites, creating social media campaigns, and analysing marketing data. 

The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and offers students practical experiences, such as working on real projects, taking part in marketing simulations, and presenting reports to businesses. There are also opportunities to join national competitions like The Pitch and the Universities Business Challenge. Students can choose to add a placement year or an international experience year to gain valuable work experience and see different cultures.

Core modules that are studied in this programme include marketing in practice, digital marketing essentials, marketing research and CRM, consumer behaviour, and international strategic marketing. Students will be assessed through various methods like exams, essays, presentations, and projects.

Bangor University was founded in 1884 and is known for its high-quality teaching. The university is ranked among the top 20 universities in the UK and is home to over 10,000 students. In 2019, it received recognition for having the third-best student accommodations in the UK in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

Bangor University also focuses on important research. According to the Research Excellence Framework, 85% of its research is rated as world-leading or very good globally. Additionally, the university plays a vital role in training staff for the NHS and collaborates closely with the North Wales Clinical School.

Grade Requirements:

• Students need to have a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.
• International applicants should have school qualifications that are equivalent to A levels or Level 3. Diplomas from colleges worldwide are also accepted. 

English Proficiency:

• International students need to show they can speak English well. This can be done by taking the IELTS test and getting an overall score of 6.0. However, in this test, no part of the exam should be lower than 5.5.
• If students choose not to take the IELTS, they can use other tests to prove their English skills. Some of these tests include the Duolingo English Test, Pearson PTE Academic, or TOEFL iBT.

For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fee for international students who want to study the Bangor University BSc Marketing programme is £19,000. Please note that this fee is for the first year and may be revised as the course progresses.

Bangor University offers a variety of scholarships to support international students with their tuition fees and living expenses. One of them is the Vice-Chancellor Scholarship, which can provide up to £10,000 for students who excel in their studies and participate in extracurricular activities. Another option is the Deans Scholarship, which awards up to £6,000 for undergraduate students and up to £5,000 for postgraduate students who achieve good academic results. 

Additionally, the International Scholarships are available, offering financial assistance of up to £4,000 for first-year undergraduate students and up to £3,000 for those in postgraduate programmes.

Students who earn a BSc Marketing degree from Bangor University have many career options available to them. They can explore different job roles such as:

• Public Relations Specialist 
• Marketing Assistant 
• Digital Marketer 
• Media Planner 
• Graphic Designer 
• Social Media Manager

Candidates who are interested in this course can apply through UCAS. If you need help with your application, please get in touch with one of our trained counsellors.