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BSc (Hons) Marketing and Social Media with Foundation Year

U(UKCBC (UK College of Business and Computing) · London

The BSc (Hons) Marketing and Social Media is a three-year, Level 6 bachelor’s degree, with an optional foundation year route available over four years. The foundation year is designed to support applicants who wish to de…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep, Feb
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from ukcbc.ac.uk, updated 3 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Marketing and Social Media is a three-year, Level 6 bachelor’s degree, with an optional foundation year route available over four years. The foundation year is designed to support applicants who wish to develop their academic skills and subject knowledge before progressing to Year 1 of the degree. The programme covers the strategic, practical, and analytical dimensions of modern marketing and leads to a full bachelor’s degree awarded by the University of West London (UWL). The programme has been developed with input from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and teaching content is aligned with CIM’s learning outcomes to reflect current and emerging industry practice. Graduates may progress to marketing, digital, or brand management roles across a range of sectors, or to further study, depending on individual circumstances.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Year 1 Entry 112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications These can include: A-Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. Foundation Year Entry 72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Foundation Year

Introduction to Business
Recording Business Transaction
Data Handling and ICT
Managing People and Systems
Personalised Learning
Study Skills for Success

Year 1

Principles of Marketing
Professional Skills
Principles of Advertising
Principles of Digital and Social Media Marketing
Workplace Employability Skills
Market Data Analysis

Year 2

Marketing and Brand Management
Web Design and Development
Social Media and Analytics
Enterprise and Business Development
Marketing Campaign Planning
Research Methods

Year 3

Marketing Research Project
Global Marketing
Digital and Social Media Marketing Planning Framework
Marketing CRM
Consumer Behaviour

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
3 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the UKCBC (UK College of Business and Computing) website available at ukcbc.ac.uk on 3 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with UKCBC (UK College of Business and Computing); we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
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    Career Support
    4/5
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