Marketing Management

University College Birmingham
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Events managementMarketing

A-Level Entry

CCC - CDD

UCAS Points

80 - 96 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,500

About this course

OVERVIEW Marketing is an essential part of every business. Whether it’s operating on the high street or online, the industry needs trained professionals with the creative spark, technical know-how and business skills vital to help companies succeed. If you want to start your career in marketing or are looking to build on previous experience, our Marketing Management degree course will equip you with the tools to thrive in this dynamic field.

You will gain a thorough grounding in marketing principles, creativity, innovation and the business-ready skills sought by employers, while you will be able to customise your studies through a range of specialist optional modules. Our University is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), enabling you to undertake a professional marketing qualification during or after completing the course.

Thanks to our extensive industry contacts, you will learn from the professionals through guest lectures and apply theory to practice in a range of live projects and case studies. You will have the chance to go on an overseas residential trip and the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience in events and marketing with the option of a paid 48-week work placement, while our Digital Creative Studio allows you to build a variety of specialist skills including video production, livestreaming and podcasting.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Practical application – Get hands-on working on live projects and case studies, as well as having the option of a paid 48-week work placement

  • Specialise your studies – Choose from our range of optional modules, including Podcasting and Audio Production, Sales Management or Advertising Psychology

  • Enrichment – Engage with industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops and other activities, as well as boosting your practical skills in our Digital Creative Studio

  • Exchange opportunities – Take the opportunity to participate in a student exchange programme across Europe, South East Asia, Australia and the USA

    FACILITIES Students on our marketing courses have access to our Digital Creative Studio, featuring state-of-the-art facilities including a video production studio with 4K cameras and green screen technology. The studio also hosts audio podcasting, vision mixing and editing facilities, as well as a creative media and design lab with graphics tablets, high-spec computers and industry-standard media technology including Adobe Creative Cloud software.

    If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive provides a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities.

    ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS University College Birmingham is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

    PLACEMENTS Our course offers you the option of a paid 48-week work placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees.

    Employers we have worked with include Planeta Huerto SL (Spain), The Royal Society of Medicine (London), CA Technologies (Berkshire) and Beyond Beauty (Birmingham).

    CAREERS AND PROGRESSION Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Marketing executive

  • Digital marketer

  • Public relations officer

  • Media planner

  • Social media manager

  • Advertising account executive

    You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

  • Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC - CDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 80 - 96 points
    BTEC MMM - MMP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals
    3556 Sales accounts and business development managers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Events management, Marketing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,500

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    University College Birmingham

    Birmingham

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