Business with Marketing Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Business with Marketing Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Overview
Prepare to excel as a marketing professional Our BA Business programmes are designed with your career aspirations in mind, offering flexibility and a broad range of opportunities to tailor your studies. Build a strong foundation in your first two years (Levels 7 & 8) with our newly introduced common modules where you'll focus on the essentials in business and marketing studies. For your third year (Level 9) onwards, you'll have the freedom to choose your area of specialism. Discover your passion and focus on the areas that excite you the most. Whet...
Overview
Prepare to excel as a marketing professional Our BA Business programmes are designed with your career aspirations in mind, offering flexibility and a broad range of opportunities to tailor your studies. Build a strong foundation in your first two years (Levels 7 & 8) with our newly introduced common modules where you'll focus on the essentials in business and marketing studies. For your third year (Level 9) onwards, you'll have the freedom to choose your area of specialism. Discover your passion and focus on the areas that excite you the most. Whether you stick with your initial plan or explore new pathways within the Business School, the choice is yours. The BA (Hons) Business with Marketing course has been refreshed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving global economy. You'll master core business principles while specialising in marketing, AI-driven decision-making, entrepreneurial strategies, and practical insights directly relevant to real-world business challenges.
Course Highlights
You will
• Develop effective communication skills and in-depth knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of traditional and digital business and marketing roles.
• Gain specialist marketing and business skills that will help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.
• Focus on real industry issues, providing you with the practical experience to solve the marketing and business challenges faced by modern businesses.
• Benefit from accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), giving you the opportunity to gain CIM qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway after graduation.
• Engage in hands-on projects with real companies, applying your knowledge to solve real-world business and marketing challenges.
• Learn to harness AI-driven decision-making and entrepreneurial strategies to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
• Explore contemporary topics such as sustainability, business ethics, etc., aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Study in a programme with strong links to local and national organisations, ensuring teaching and assessments are aligned with current industry demands.
Careers
Jobs Graduates of the BA (Hons) Business with Marketing programme are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in a variety of marketing and business roles across diverse industries. They often secure positions such as:
· Project director
· Sales promotion manager
· PR manager
· Product manager
· Marketing research specialist
· Marketing and business process manager
· Business development & marketing executive
· Digital marketing executive
· Social media manager
Graduates find opportunities in local, national, and international organisations, ranging from marketing agencies and large corporations to start-ups and non-profit sectors.
Further Study
You can advance your education with a MSc in Digital Marketing or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UWS. Additionally, you can also pursue professional qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), with the potential to achieve Chartered Marketer status.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-07
Campus
Paisley Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A74-F27
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
For year 2 entry, BBB required
T Level
For Year 2 entry, Grade M required
UCAS Tariff
Scottish HNC
Entry to Year 2 with a HNC in one of the following titles: Marketing; Fashion Business; Business; Retail Management
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Business; Fashion Business; Marketing Management; Marketing; Advertising & PR
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
For year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
For year 2 entry, 28 points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
For year 2 entry, DDM in relevant business subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,275 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |








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