
Key information
UCAS code:
N520
Typical offer:
112-120 points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, or equivalent
Clearing Hotline: 023 9284 8090
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Overview
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Develop the skills you need to innovate and excel in the dynamic business world on this BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management course.
Combining marketing topics with business management principles, you'll explore the synergistic relationship between marketing and management. Across your studies, you'll gain in-depth knowledge in areas such as consumer behaviour, marketing communications or branding while also studying business topics like accounting, business venturing or human resource management.
You'll also have the chance to choose from several optional modules, meaning you can tailor your course to your own personal interests. You'll graduate with enhanced skills that will prepare you to innovate and excel in a dynamic business world.
94%
of graduates in work or further study 15 months after this course
(HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22)
No. 3
influential business school in the world
Financial Times Teaching Power Rankings 2021
Top 30
for student satisfaction
(Times Higher Education, 2024)
Business and management studies at the 91¸£ÀûÍø is ranked 2nd of the modern universities by research power
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Contact information
Contact AdmissionsClearing Hotline: 023 9284 8090
Clearing is open
This course is available through Clearing.
Have your results? Apply now through Clearing
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Clearing FAQs
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Even if you don't receive the grades you need, we recommend still calling us on 023 9284 8090 as we still may be able to consider you for a course
You can apply through Clearing if:
- You don't meet the conditions of your offer for your firm (first) or insurance (second) choice courses
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- You don't hold any offers
- You've accepted an offer but changed your mind about the course you want to do
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After we make you an offer we'll send you a confirmation email. This email will let you know what you need to do next and it will tell you what you need to provide us. In some instances we may ask you to send us copies of certificates or other information.
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If you're having issues, please contact us on +44 (0)23 9284 8090 or admissions@port.ac.uk
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Entry requirements
BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management
Typical offers
- A levels - BBB-BBC
- UCAS points - 120 points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
- T-levels - Merit
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
- International Baccalaureate - 29
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - .
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Typical offers
- A levels - BBC-BCC
- UCAS points - 104-112 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent. (calculate your UCAS points)
- T-levels - Merit
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM
- International Baccalaureate - 27
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - .
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Careers and opportunities
You'll graduate from this course equipped with a strong foundation in marketing and business principles. Communication skills, interpersonal skills, adaptability and problem solving are some of the skills which you'll further develop on this course.
You'll also have an understanding of business and how the marketing function fits into business, which is a skill you'll be able to apply to across a vast range of sectors once you've completed your time with us.
You could also choose to continue your studies at postgraduate level, or set up your own business with help and support from the University.

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Work placement year
You can boost your employability by taking an optional paid placement after the second or third year of your degree.
Students on our Marketing courses have had placements in organisations such as:
- Warner Bros
- Nissan
- Renault
- Rolls Royce
- Nintendo
- Panasonic
- Bosch
- Golf Breaks
- Gamemode One Inc
Many of our students are offered graduate jobs by their placement employers.
The average salary for a 12-month paid placement is £19,800 for students in the Faculty of Business and Law. It could be more or less than this amount depending on your placement. You'll only pay a very small percentage of your tuition fee for this year.
You could also set up your own business during your placement year, or take a voluntary placement.
Ways to enrich your study
Entrepreneurs in Residence Programme (EiR)
We have more than 20 experienced business entrepreneurs on our free who can help you develop your business idea.
"I have a business idea, but I was not too sure about it. After this meeting, I felt so encouraged and positive about it! I felt so motivated to pursue my business venture. He gave me real life advice and helped me how to approach my ideas."
Rabab El Habchi Mahir meeting EiR Mark Smith

91¸£ÀûÍø abroad year
Between your second and third year you can choose to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe, Asia, Australia or North America. All classes are delivered in English and you'll still be able to get both your tuition fee and maintenance loans. You may also qualify for a .
"Students that go abroad are more likely to obtain first-class honours [and] more likely to be in graduate employment than their non-mobile peers."
Universities UK International: 'Gone International, Rising Aspirations', 2019

Modules
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.
In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.
What you'll study
Core modules
There are no optional modules in your first year of study.
Students delve into the realms of debate and critical thinking in the context of marketing and International Business studies.
In this module, students engage in a collaborative virtual project with peers from partnering international universities. This experience allows students to enhance their virtual collaboration skills, cultivate cross-cultural awareness and hone their interpersonal communication abilities — essential for their future in business.
The module tutors act as personal tutors, supporting students in their progress and welfare requirements. The skills and knowledge gained in this module directly complement other core modules studied in the first year along with fostering important employability and career management expertise.
Core modules
The module will seek to outline a range of business modelling techniques that allow for improved operational designs under conditions that usually require the allocation of scarce resources using case studies.
Optional modules
Through a series of practical assessment activities, students will gain hands-on experience in creating and implementing digital marketing strategies tailored to engage audiences online and using various social media platforms.
This module offers a strong practical orientation and enables students to develop essential digital marketing skills while building a portfolio of evidence that showcases their ability to thrive in the workplace.
You'll be introduced to the characteristics of services and how the extended marketing mix and technology can help to mitigate against these.
Seminars provide the opportunity for discussion and practical application of theories learned. Your knowledge will be assessed through a series of online tests and your understanding and application of theory assessed through a report reflecting on industry practice.
You'll be introduced to branding models and shown how brands can be responsibly and actively managed to build brand equity.
Digital Commerce is a rapidly growing field, especially with the prevalence of mobile devices. It is essential for national economies, businesses, and consumers. This module is designed to familiarise students with the essential infrastructure, technologies, models, tools, and platforms that underpin digital commerce. You'll also develop the practical skills necessary to develop, promote and manage commercial websites.
Core modules
In this module, students will be encouraged to think like strategy practitioners in today's real life international environment. Consequently, they will develop the skills and competencies needed to be a good strategist, including the ability to diagnose strategic issues, analyse the industry a company is competing in as well as a firm's capabilities, and synthesizing ideas into creative strategy insights, strategic issue selling, and reflecting upon their practice as strategists. That reflection will involve critically examining the wider strategy-as-practice literature in terms of the insights it provides for the development of strategy. Students will also develop an appreciation of the global and international context within which strategists operate and the ethical nature of strategic decision making.
Optional modules
It requires critical engagement with appropriate literature, sound choice of research methods and carrying the planned approach into practice to produce a piece of independent research.
Students will be supported through a mix of large group sessions, workshops and individual appointments to support them to develop a research idea and to realise it as a piece of written work. Individual appointments will be arranged between supervisor and student.
It emphasizes critical analysis of relevant literature, thoughtful selection of research methods, and the application of these methods to produce an independent research project. Students will be guided through a combination of lectures and seminars, with access to a supervisor and personal tutor, to support them in developing a research idea, transforming it into a scholarly writing, and applying the research findings to a relevant business context.
The module also fosters an understanding of research ethics, encouraging students to minimise bias, maintain integrity, and ensure a balanced view, while safeguarding the welfare of all participants potentially affected by the research.
You'll discuss the different objectives of advertising campaigns and the different media and creative approaches that can be used in achieving this.
By the end of the module, you'll have developed a comprehensive skill set in designing and executing effective, targeted advertising campaigns, preparing you for careers in marketing, digital marketing or in media planning and creative direction.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Your facilities
Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) room
Our technology enhanced active learning space promotes social learning.

Business Simulation Suite
Experience the boardroom in our replica business suite.

Teaching
The majority of your learning will be face-to-face and will include:
- lectures
- workshops
- seminars
- ICT sessions
We pride ourselves on the academic support we offer our students. You'll have a personal tutor, student engagement officers and study support staff to help you throughout your studies.
The lecturers are all very friendly and open. They make it so much easier to communicate with and make the course more enjoyable.
Assessment
Your assessment will depend on which modules you take. Assessment methods are likely to include:
- projects
- portfolio work
- live client work
- presentations
- group work
- essays
- exams
- multiple-choice tests
How you'll spend your time
One of the main differences between school or college and university is how much control you have over your learning.
We use a blended learning approach to teaching, which means you’ll take part in both face-to-face and online activities during your studies. As well as attending your timetabled classes you'll study independently in your free time, supported by staff and our virtual learning environment, Moodle.
A typical week
We recommend you spend at least 35 hours a week studying for this degree.
Your total study time will depend on the modules that you take, but in your first year this is what your week may look like:
- timetabled teaching activities (lectures, seminars, tutorials, classes and workshops) = about 13 hours a week
- independent study (research, reading, coursework and project work, alone or in a group) = about 22 hours a week
You'll probably do more independent study and have less scheduled teaching in years 2 and 3, but this depends on which modules you choose.
Term dates
The academic year runs from September to June. There are breaks at Christmas and Easter.
Supporting you
The amount of timetabled teaching you'll get on your degree might be less than what you're used to at school or college, but you'll also get support via video, phone and face-to-face from teaching and support staff to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed. You can build your personalised network of support from the following people and services:
Types of support
Your personal tutor helps you make the transition to independent study and gives you academic and personal support throughout your time at university.
As well as regular scheduled meetings with your personal tutor, they're also available at set times during the week if you want to chat with them about anything that can't wait until your next meeting.
In addition to the support you get from your personal tutor, you'll also have access to our student engagement officers. They can give you confidential, impartial advice on anything to do with your studies and personal wellbeing, and refer you to specialist support services if you need extra help or support.
You'll have help from a team of study support tutors. Based within the Faculty of Business and Law, these tutors are familiar with the specific requirements your assignments and work closely with faculty academics. This means they can give you focused support with the specific study skills you need to be successful on your course. They're available face-to-face, by phone, email, and by video call.
They can help with:
- Academic writing (for example, essays, reports, dissertations, projects and literature reviews)
- Reflective writing skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Delivering presentations (including observing and filming presentations)
- Understanding and using assignment feedback
- Managing your time and workload
- Revision and exam techniques
If you're a mature student, specialist support to help you return to learning is available.
During term time, Faculty Academic Skills Tutors (AST) are available for bookable 1-to-1 sessions, small group sessions and online sessions. These sessions are tailored to your needs.
Support is available for skills including:
- University study
- Getting into the right study mindset
- Note-taking and note-making skills
- Referencing
- Presentation skills
- Time management, planning, and goal setting
- Critical thinking
- Avoiding plagiarism
If you have a disability or need extra support, the Additional Support and Disability Centre (ASDAC) will give you help, support and advice.
Library staff are available in person or by email, phone, or online chat to help you make the most of the University's library resources. You can also request one-to-one appointments and get support from librarians who specialise in business and law.
The library is open 24 hours a day, every day, in term time.
Our online will help you plan for managing the challenges of learning and student life, so you can fulfil your potential and have a great student experience.
You can get personal, emotional and mental health support from our Student Wellbeing Service, in person and online. This includes 1–2–1 support as well as courses and workshops that help you better manage stress, anxiety or depression.
If you require extra support because of a disability or additional learning need our specialist team can help you.
They'll help you to
- discuss and agree on reasonable adjustments
- liaise with other University services and facilities, such as the library
- access specialist study skills and strategies tutors, and assistive technology tutors, on a 1-to-1 basis or in groups
- liaise with external services
If English isn't your first language, you can do one of our English language courses to improve your written and spoken English language skills before starting your degree. Once you're here, you can take part in our free In-Sessional English (ISE) programme to improve your English further.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
- UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £9,535 a year (including Transition Scholarship – (may be subject to annual increase)
- International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)
Please note, we'll confirm 2026 course fees soon
Funding your studies
Find out how to fund your studies, including the scholarships and bursaries you could get. You can also find more about tuition fees and living costs, including what your tuition fees cover.
Applying from outside the UK? Find out about funding options for international students.
Additional course costs
These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
Additional course costs
Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in 91¸£ÀûÍø.
You’ll study up to 6 modules a year. You may have to read several recommended books or textbooks for each module.
You can borrow most of these from the Library. If you buy these, they may cost up to £60 each.
We recommend that you budget £75 a year for photocopying, memory sticks, DVDs and CDs, printing charges, binding and specialist printing.
If your final year includes a major project, there could be cost for transport or accommodation related to your research activities. The amount will depend on the project you choose.
If you take a placement year or study abroad year, tuition fees for that year are as follows:
- UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £1,430 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £1,430 a year, including Transition Scholarship (may be subject to annual increase)
- International students – £2,875 a year (subject to annual increase)
How to apply
September 2025 start
Have your results? Apply now through Clearing
If you have your results, you can apply directly to us now to start in September 2025.
Applying for year 2 or 3
If you've already completed part of this course with us or another university and would like to apply for the second or third year with us in September 2025, .
Applying as an international student
Apply directly as an international student (including EU) for September 2025 entry. Or call our International Admissions team with any queries: +44 (0)23 9284 5113
Other start dates
September 2026 start
To start this course in 2026, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – N520
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our .
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
Applying from outside the UK
As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you’ll need to consider a few extra things.
You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.
Find out what additional information you need in our international students section.
If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the 91¸£ÀûÍø, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.