BA Business and Marketing Management Stage 3
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Career opportunities
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
Cost of study
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.
Admission
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.
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