BA Business and Marketing Management Stage 3

The BA Business and Marketing Management (Stage 3) at the University of Sunderland is a top-up final-year course. It lets students with a prior HND, foundation degree, or equivalent join in the third year and complete a full BA (Hons) degree. The course places a stronger emphasis on marketing compared with general business management. Because students join at Stage 3, they are expected to take more control over their learning than in HND years.

The BA Business and Marketing Management (Stage 3 top-up) at Sunderland allows students to upgrade prior business qualifications to a full honours degree in one year, with a strong focus on marketing strategy, communications, consumer behaviour, and digital marketing. The teaching methods include lectures, seminars, and independent study. Students are taught using a blend of lectures, seminars, group work, and tutorials. Assessments include essays, reports, case studies, assignments, and possibly exams, depending on module design.

The University of Sunderland is based in the city of Sunderland in northeast England. It originally began as Sunderland Technical College in 1901, and later became Sunderland Polytechnic before gaining university status in 1992. It offers multiple campuses, including the Sir Tom Cowie Campus, as well as international and study centre branches. Sunderland is known for its practical, career-focused approach to education. The university works closely with employers, integrates work placements and real projects into many courses, and emphasises hands-on learning. The school supports both home and international students, with help in housing, careers, academic support, and social integration.

Grade Requirements:

• To join this Stage 3 top-up, students need a prior relevant qualification, such as a Higher National Diploma (HND), foundation degree, or equivalent business qualification.
• English and maths at GCSE or equivalent are typically required.

English Proficiency:

• For international students, English language proficiency is required, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no component lower than 5.5.
• Other equivalent English qualifications may also be considered.

The annual tuition fee to study BA Business and Marketing Management (Stage 3) at the University of Sunderland is £16,500 for international students for full-time study. Students should also expect a tuition fee increase of a maximum of 10% each year.

The University of Sunderland offers several scholarships and support schemes. One key scheme is the Global Leaders Scholarship, which gives a £5,000 reduction in tuition for international undergraduates. For home students, there are university bursaries and support for students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. Because scholarship rules change, applicants must consult the university’s Scholarships, Discounts and Specialised Grants pages for the most up-to-date details, eligibility criteria, and deadlines.

Graduates with a BA Business and Marketing Management (Stage 3) from the University of Sunderland can pursue roles such as:

• Marketing Manager
• Brand Manager
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Marketing Communications Officer
• Market Research Analyst

Applications for the University of Sunderland BA Business and Marketing Management course are made online through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.