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BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing with Foundation Year

TCThe University of Central Lancashire London · London · Accredited Partner

Our Business and Marketing degree provides a comprehensive foundation in business principles while honing your skills in key marketing areas such as digital marketing, consumer behavior, and branding. You’ll gain practic…

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

90%

Why this course matches you.

Your BSc in Statistics (CGPA 3.6/4.0) exceeds University of Westbridge's 2:1 requirement, and your Python and SQL project work maps directly to the programming prerequisite. Your IELTS 7.0 clears the bar comfortably. The one gap: no formal machine-learning coursework — this programme assumes none, which is exactly why it ranks above similar courses for you. Applicants with your profile received offers here in 84% of cases last cycle.

Scores are estimates based on published requirements and historical outcomes — never a guarantee.

Course Overview

Our Business and Marketing degree provides a comprehensive foundation in business principles while honing your skills in key marketing areas such as digital marketing, consumer behavior, and branding. You’ll gain practical experience in business finance, human resources, and marketing communications, helping you discover your ideal career path. In today's highly competitive industries, organisations heavily rely on skilled marketers to thrive. With this degree, we aim to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the strategies and techniques that drive success in the dynamic and ever-evolving business world. This degree will provide a comprehensive study of various key areas of branding, brand management, market research methods, consumer behaviour and digital marketing. Our lecturers are experts in their fields and all have solid hands-on industry experience. you will also consider the role of digital marketing in marketing strategy and the key metrics for measuring effectiveness. These are just a few examples of the diverse subjects covered in our Business and Marketing degree. By providing a comprehensive study in these areas and more, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic and competitive career field of business and marketing. With key modules in Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour and Branding the course will prepare you for a career in marketing management in sectors such as FMCG, financial services, telecoms and tourism.  

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants are required to have a minimum of the following: 64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E ) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

English Language Requirements

GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Course & visa options

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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

Year 1

Connecting
Communicating
Contempory Issues in Business
Business Foundation Project

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.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide

Campus Locations

London

6th Floor, Import Building, 2 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BE

What students say about The University of Central Lancashire London

Reviews from students across The University of Central Lancashire London's programmes.

4.5

4.5 out of 5

Based on 3 reviews

Teaching Quality
4.7
Campus Life
4.3
Career Support
4.7
Value for Money
4.3
  • 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
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • 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
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • 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
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

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