TEF Gold Undergraduate course

BSc (Hons)

Marketing with Foundation Year

Become a marketing expert with industry ties and real-world feedback. Specialise in digital, social media, and trends to excel in marketing management, advertising, or research. The foundation will equip you with the confidence to take the next step.

Our typical offer

32+ UCAS points

No.1 UK marketing experience*

At 91porn you'll work with our experts and real clients, solving practical business problems from the start. Apply your knowledge to make your mark in the industry, graduating with sought-after experience.

Placement experience

With our leading industry connections we'll help you to add experience to your CV and build your own professional network in the marketing industry with a paid placement year.

Specialise in digital and social

Tailor your degree to your career goals by focusing on the latest digital marketing strategies and social media tools, making you expert in evolving industry trends

About

I haven't met a lecturer who wouldn't go above and beyond for their students. This can be academically or personally, just to make you feel better as an individual.

Michael, BSc (Hons) Marketing

Business of Success Scholarship (BOSS)

This exclusive scholarship offers £2,000 to help you reach the top. BOSS is designed to recognise and support 50 aspiring Business School students who are ready to make their mark.
 
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What is a foundation year?

A Foundation year provides an additional entry-level year for you to gain further knowledge of a subject before starting a full degree course.
On completing the Foundation year successfully, you progress automatically onto the full degree course, which is usually three years. You don’t need to apply for a place on the full degree course.
Further information on 91porn courses with Foundation years
 
A full list of potential progressions routes is listed under course details
A foundation year is for you if...
  • You would like to build your confidence to study at university level.
  • You want to gain the knowledge and skills needed to complete a full degree.
  • Your qualifications don't meet entry requirements for a three-year degree.
  • You want to study a new subject that your previous qualifications or experience haven’t prepared you for.
  • You may have thought university wasn’t an available option for you.
  • You want to join a university course that is needed for the career you’d like.
 

This course is for you if...

you're passionate about connecting with people and understanding consumer behaviour
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you're eager to gain professional qualifications alongside your degree
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you want to be the expert, in the know of latest industry trends and strategies
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you aspire to work in dynamic fields such as marketing management, advertising, digital marketing, or market research
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Details

Progression routes

The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree and you will benefit from experienced university lecturers. Whilst successful completion of the foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right, you will be able to confidently progress onto Year 1 of BSc (Hons) Marketing or one of the following programmes within 91porn Business School:
 
 
 

Foundation year

In this year, you’ll experience a supportive environment to assist in the transition to successful study in higher education. You will learn about academic writing, critical thinking skills and begin to develop your research skills, as well as develop your knowledge and understanding through an introduction to key aspects of business, accounting and economics. You’ll also have the opportunity to do independent research into an area of your studies that interests you, with a supervisor to guide and support you through the process.
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Core modules

ACF3001
Financial Literacy for Business

Confused by finance? This module makes finance simple and practical. You’ll learn how money flows through a business, how to read key financial information, and how to make data-driven decisions. Through hands-on tasks and real examples, you’ll build confidence in budgeting, analysing performance, and communicating financial insights, so you can understand the language of business and use it in your studies and career.

BUSM3001
Academic Skills for Success

This module prepares you for success at university and in your future career. You’ll build key communication, digital, and professional skills through practical workshops and real-world tasks. Learn to work across cultures, write and present confidently, use digital tools to collaborate, and reflect on your strengths to grow and excel in your studies and the workplace.

BUSM3002
Contemporary Work and Organisations

Explore the changing world of work and what drives organisations. From start-ups and global brands to remote teams and green careers, you’ll discover the global trends that shape how people work and lead. You’ll also build the essential skills for success at university and beyond: thinking critically, communicating clearly, and understanding how to make an impact in today’s diverse, digital, and dynamic workplaces.

BUSM3003
Digital Skills for Business

Get hands-on with the digital tools that power modern business. You’ll explore how technology supports everything from marketing and finance to teamwork and project management. Learn how to find and use business information, present data clearly, and collaborate using digital platforms. Through practical activities, you’ll gain confidence, creativity and digital know-how, equipping you with the skills employers look for.

BUSM3004
Business Project

Turn your ideas into action in this hands-on module. You’ll work in a team to plan, deliver, and evaluate a real business or community project while developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Gain practical experience in project management, teamwork, communication, and leadership, building the confidence and skills to make an impact in any professional setting.

ECN3101
Understanding Business in Practice

Discover how the business world really works. This module introduces key ideas, structures and forces shaping modern organisations, from start-ups to global corporations. You’ll learn how businesses form, compete, and respond to global challenges. Through real examples and activities, you’ll develop an understanding of how business functions connect and how economic, ethical, and global factors influence success.

Year 1

Examine marketing and business basics and develop effective practical approaches to complex situations – putting theory into practice with topics such as marketing, economics, accounting and workplace behaviour. You gain an appreciation of business operations and have the opportunity to take a professionally renowned digital marketing qualification.
BSc (Hons) Business Management Business Challenge Event.

Core modules

MKT4001
Marketing in Action 20 credits

The module will give you a broad overview of marketing topics withinn a real-world context, including marketing concept; global marketing environment; buyer behaviour; marketing research; segmentation, targeting and positioning; marketing mix and the marketing planning process. You will consider the relevance of core marketing concepts for organisations whilst developing core competencies in group working, critical thinking, evaluation of information sources and referencing.

100% Coursework

ACF4004
Business Finance

To succeed in business, you need a solid understanding of financial information and its application to decision making. This module introduces you to financial statements, management and cost accounting; you’ll learn about their role in effective planning and control. You’ll gain practical experience preparing and interpreting data and developing core financial literacy to support sustainable and informed business decisions.

BUSM4001
Organisational Behaviour

Do you want to get the most out of yourself and work more effectively with others? This module connects psychological insights with workplace realities, exploring motivation, team dynamics, leadership, and organisational culture. You'll develop the resilience, self-awareness and interpersonal skills that employers demand, learning to influence outcomes, perform effectively and thrive in any workplace.

BUSM4002
Digital Technology and Innovation

Understand how technology drives business transformation and disruption. This module covers emerging digital technologies, data tools, and collaboration platforms that are reshaping industries. You'll develop an innovation mindset, make informed decisions about technology adoption and gain technical proficiency that supports success in today’s dynamic business environment.

BUSM4003
Operations and Supply Chains

Discover how successful businesses operate behind the scenes. This module shows you how products and services are designed, delivered, and improved to meet customer needs in a fast-changing world. You'll see what’s happening in business operations and supply chains now, with projects and case studies that build your knowledge and skills. You’ll be ready, knowing what’s needed to optimise organisations for the future.

MKT4004
Consumer Behaviour

This module provides foundational knowledge of consumer behaviour across goods, services and digital contexts. Drawing on psychology and social science, you will explore how consumers think, feel and behave throughout the customer journey. You will develop skills to apply psychological frameworks, understand consumption patterns, and explain how marketing builds relationships with consumers.

Year 2

From analysis of consumer behaviours and market research, to product development and brand management, you explore marketing in more detail. Learn to use theory to create solutions to complex marketing problems with real companies. 
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Core modules

MKT5009
Advertising Brand Management and Marketing Communication

The module will introduce you to the key elements of the marketing communications’ mix (including advertising), examining their role and significance in developing and managing brand identity and equity.

MKT5010
Consumer Insights: Data Driven Decisions

This module explores the fundamental methods and principles of marketing research, illustrating how various research techniques are applied to gather meaningful data. It further demonstrates how the resulting insights are leveraged to inform and guide marketing decisions, enabling more targeted and effective strategies that align with consumer behaviour and market trends.

MKT5012
Innovation and Marketing Planning

This module is set in the context of marketing management, with the primary aim being to introduce the concepts of marketing strategy and marketing planning and apply them around the framework of a new product development programme. This will enable students to develop an understanding of marketing as both a principle and a job function.

MKT5013
Service Marketing

This module explores the distinctive characteristics of service products and examines how innovation reshapes consumer behaviour and influences marketing strategies within the service industry. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, and practical applications, students will gain insights into the role of innovation in service marketing and develop strategies to address the challenges and opportunities in the UK's service-dominated economy.

BUSM5003
Responsible Management and Regeneration

Explore how business can be a force for good. This module dives into responsible management, sustainability, and regenerative practices that restore communities and ecosystems. You’ll learn to rethink growth, design ethical strategies, and work with real social enterprises and CICs to make local impact. Build the mindset and skills to lead positive change in a world that needs new ideas.

Optional modules

MKT5006
Digital Marketing 20 credits

In this module you will examine the impact of new forms of digital technology on all aspects of the modern marketing mix, organisational strategies and consumer facing activities. You will explore modern marketing activity through a digital lens, providing you with a greater understanding and awareness of the relationships between marketing and digital technology.

100% Coursework

Optional placement year

You are strongly encouraged to undertake a placement year. Placement opportunities are available in a wide variety of companies, from start-ups to blue chips, across the world. Alternatively, you could start or run your own business.
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Core modules

PBS600PLC
Placement Year

The placement year consists of an extended period of appropriate professional experience in a business or organisation. It allows the student to gain relevant experience to consolidate their studies and prepare for final stage study and employment after graduation. Students on BA International Business may also or alternatively undertake a study placement at an approved partner institution.

Final year

Focus on the theoretical and strategic aspects of marketing, investigating the issues. Undertake an independently researched dissertation project in a marketing subject of your choice.
Amina Miah - Digital and social media marketing

Core modules

MKT6007
Strategic Marketing 20 credits

You will critically assess the value of strategic marketing as part of a broad corporate environment, considering long-term applied corporate management issues and opportunities affecting the marketing function and recommending appropriate strategic, marketing-led solutions. Using case studies, you will gain an insight of key internal factors relating to the successful development and implementation of marketing strategy, through engagement with invited ‘client’ organisations.

100% Coursework

MKT6010
Global Marketing Management 20 credits

The module introduces you to the key concepts of global marketing, providing you with an understanding of environmental factors, global marketing strategies and the international marketing planning process.

100% Coursework

MKT6012
Contemporary Issues in Marketing

This module enables you to critically evaluate contemporary marketing debates by engaging with academic and practitioner literature. Industry guest speakers introduce live topics and practice insights. You will develop advanced capabilities in sourcing, critically appraising and synthesising scholarly evidence, constructing independent arguments, and evaluating implications for theory and practice.

PBS6002
Final Year Dissertation

The module builds upon research and study skills developed in earlier modules. Students are required to undertake supervised independent research into a field of their choice that is relevant to their degree. Use should be made of appropriate research qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies.

Optional modules

MKT6005
Social Media Marketing in Practice 20 credits

In this module you will study the application of social media marketing strategies and techniques, applying theoretical knowledge in practice and examining systems, software and techniques typically used in the marketing environment. You will have the opportunity to gain ‘external’ awards from key industry ‘academies’ including; Google, Hootesuite, Hubspot, etc.

100% Coursework

MKT6011
The Psychology of Marketing

The module will give you an understanding of why things happen and the importance of cognitive behaviour to, and on, marketing. You will analyse where a marketing operation wants to influence/change the behaviour of key stakeholders and assess how they might do so. You will reflect on how you make decisions and how you might change the behaviour of others.

 
 
 

Specialise in digital and social media marketing

  • Gain practical experience creating engaging online campaigns, designing impactful digital ads and managing e-commerce platforms using industry-standard tools.
  • Learn to craft compelling content, optimise for search engines, convert social media engagement into customer loyalty, and use data analytics to refine your strategies.
  • Build a portfolio of real-world projects, giving you a competitive edge as you start your marketing career – equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive in roles such as social media management, e-commerce, and digital advertising.
You'll graduate this pathway with the degree title BSc (Hons) Marketing (Digital and Social Media).
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The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Experience

 
 
 
“We get you in front of industry straight away to start developing your leadership, communication and problem solving skills. And to start you networking with potential employers.”

Dr Cat Hine , Lecturer in Leadership and Business Management


The Business Challenge in week three brings all first-year BSc (Hons) Marketing and BSc (Hons) Business Management students together to pitch solutions to real-world business challenges.
 
 

It’s a great event for industry professionals to network with one another.

Ella, BSc (Hons) Marketing

The annual Building Brands conference is one of many opportunities that gives you the opportunity to learn from and connect with marketing professionals from the South West.
 
 

A new home to cultivate business leaders

Our Fitzroy Building has been transformed, becoming the new home of the 91porn Business School, providing students with specialist facilities and social learning spaces.
Among these spaces for business, management, accounting, finance and marketing students, you'll find the Bloomberg Interactive Suite for tracking stock markets and The Cube – support for our student and graduate entrepreneurs, as well as a Maritime Suite and a Language Lab.
Watch our video visualising what the new building looks like.
 
 
 
 
 

Meet your expert teaching staff

Dr Xiazhao Chen Lecturer in Marketing


Lecturer in Marketing

Programme Leader
Dr Christopher Agyapong Siaw Lecturer in Marketing


Lecturer in Marketing

Dr Shikhar Bhaskar Lecturer in Marketing


Lecturer in Marketing

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Join the Marketing Society

The Marketing Society is an academic society open to all students at the 91porn, especially those considering a career in the marketing and business sector.  
We plan to get involved with local 91porn businesses to provide volunteer marketing services. We also understand that your time at university is both educational and social, so we aim to host interesting socials and events for all members.  
91porn Marketing Society logo
 
 
 

Life in 91porn

91porn's maritime history and coastal location have an undeniable influence on life in the city. The walk from our main campus to the seafront is only about one mile, providing loads of opportunity to relax and unwind during your studies. You don’t need to leave the city to get to the coast!
 

The overall vibe of the city is perfect. You are by the sea so it is still laid back, but you have all the conveniences of living in a city.

Jenna
Current student
Adam Barnes, BSc (Hons) Marketing student smiling outside Fitzroy building

Being so close to the sea was very appealing as back home I’m never close to a beach. I was also enticed by the fact that 91porn is a very compact city, it is possible to see and do a lot of stuff by walking. Another benefit of living in 91porn is how much cheaper it is to live here than London. The price of going out and doing activities is accessible for students, which was something I accounted for whilst choosing a university.

Adam, BSc (Hons) Marketing student

Careers

Perci Orasio, BSc (Hons) Marketing graduate

My marketing experience has opened doors to jobs in numerous industries and positions. I've worked in business development, sales, events and creative direction. Marketing is at the core of every business.

 
 
Our marketing students have tremendous opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a variety of work settings. Our hands-on approach to teaching and learning, and the use of live clients throughout the course will provide you with the topical skills and experience that you can apply to the wide range of career options as graduates. 
Our graduates have been employed by companies such as 3M, Apple, the BBC, Harley-Davidson, McLaren, Unilever, Barclaycard, Ben Sherman, British Airways, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Sara Lee, Radox, the National Trust, Wrigley and Microsoft.
*Data is from the Graduate Outcomes Surveys covering the three years of 2019/20 – 2021/22. Graduates were surveyed 15 months after graduating. Data displayed is for UK-domiciled, first degree, full-time graduates who are working, studying or looking for work.
 Data from BSc (Hons) Marketing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

 
 
 
Tuition fees for new full-time students starting in
2026-2027.
Full-time study
£5,760 per year
Part-time study
£480 per 10 credits
Optional placement year completed in the UK
£1,955
 
Optional placement year completed outside the UK
£1,465
 
 
 

Tuition fee price changes

The Government has announced that tuition fees from Academic Year 28/29 onwards will be subject to automatic annual inflationary increases, which we believe will be at a similar rate to the recent annual increases to fees, and may continue to be inflation based. The University may increase annual tuition fees in line with the Student Contract and the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government from time to time.
We understand that clarity around tuition fees is important when planning your studies and we advise you to monitor this page regularly to stay informed of any updates to your tuition fees.
More information about fees and costs of studying .
 

Classroom-based foundation years

On 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to cap the home student fee for the foundation year of this programme at £5,760, this will be applied from 1 August 2025. Subsequent years of this degree programme will be charged at the new standard rate for home undergraduate tuition fees of £9,535 per annum. Implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tuition fees for full-time international students starting in 2025-2026 academic year.
Full-time study
£17,600 per year
Optional placement year completed in the UK
£1,955
 
Optional placement year completed outside the UK
£1,465
 
 
 
Tuition fees for full-time international students starting in 2026-2027 academic year.
Full-time study
£18,150 per year
Optional placement year completed in the UK
£1,955
 
Optional placement year completed outside the UK
£1,465
 

Tuition fee price changes

Our fees are reviewed on an annual basis. Fees and the conditions that apply to them are the most up to date but are still subject to change in exceptional circumstances. More information about fees and costs of studying .
UK Government announcement on tuition fees
The UK Government has announced that a levy on tuition fee income in the region of 6% of an international student’s tuition fees may be introduced. If implemented, the University reserves the right to increase your tuition fees accordingly. The Government has made it clear that it has not officially decided on its stance and it is possible that the eventual levy amount or arrangements may differ from the initial proposal. Therefore, the University reserves the right to adjust tuition fees in accordance with the Government’s final position on this levy.
We understand that clarity around tuition fees is important when planning your studies. Therefore, please note that the tuition fee shown on this page may change as a result of the introduction of a levy. We advise you to monitor this page regularly to stay informed of any updates to your tuition fees.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Additional costs

This course is delivered by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. Studying a course in this faculty may incur additional costs relating to placement or equipment requirements.
 

Fund your studies

As an undergraduate at 91porn, there are plenty of funding options available, including tuition fee loans, living cost loans, scholarships, bursaries and support funds.
 

Business of Success Scholarship (BOSS)

This exclusive scholarship offers £2,000 to help you reach the top. BOSS is designed to recognise and support 50 aspiring Business School students who are ready to make their mark.
 

Supporting students with the cost of living

The cost of living in the UK has risen faster than household income, meaning that most people will have less to spend on essential goods and services. This is an ongoing situation that is likely to affect everyone in some way.
The University provides advice and guidance and has a range of services, facilities and offers to help students with rising everyday costs.
 
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Entry requirements

Our typical offer
32+ UCAS points

You may be eligible for a contextual offer

Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff. A contextual offer is an offer to study at university that takes into account individual circumstances that are beyond your control, and that can potentially impact your learning and your exam results, or your confidence in applying to university.

Check your eligibility for a contextual offer

A levels

32+ points from a minimum of 2 A levels. 

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

Pass PPP-MMP in any subject.

BTEC National Diploma modules

If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

All Access courses

Pass Access course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.

T level

Pass in any subject.

International Baccalaureate

24-25 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5.

Other

Irish Highers: 32+ points.
City and Guilds Level 3: We will accept with a minimum of Merit overall alongside a good GCSE profile, including English and Maths grade C / 4.
Cyprus Apolytirion: 15/20 to 16/20 overall to include a pass in Maths and IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.

Extended entry requirements

To be accepted onto a degree course with us, you must have a suitable English language qualification. 
 

Ready to apply?

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS.com. Please refer to the course facts below when completing your application for this course.
 
UCAS course code
N502
Institution code
P60
Duration

4 years
(+ optional placement)

Course type

Full-time

Study location
91porn
 

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants with international qualifications and we accept a range of qualifications from across the globe.
 
Our typical offer
32+ UCAS points
 
 

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English language requirements

To be accepted onto a degree course with us, you must have a suitable English language qualification. 
 

Ready to apply?

As an international student, you can apply for this course through UCAS or an agent in your country.
 

Need support with your application?

  • Personal statement guidance
  • student visa support
  • travel and arrival information
  • and more.
 
UCAS course code
N502
Institution code
P60
Duration

4 years
(+ optional placement)

Course type

Full-time

Study location
91porn
 
 
 

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The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) and the Graduate Outcomes survey (GO) are made available to prospective students and their advisors through the Discover Uni website.