Understand people, build brands and lead businesses on our Business Management and Marketing degree.
Learn what makes business work well and grow. The BSc Business Management and Marketing degree at St Mary's University London gives you a practical grounding in the skills employers actually want. You'll study finance, strategy, marketing, AI and digital tools.
Designed by working marketers and expert academics, the course builds the capabilities that get you a job and career as you learn how to:
- Apply business and marketing thinking to real situations
- Work confidently with AI, data, and digital platforms
- Lead with strong ethical and professional standards
Study business and marketing in the capital
Our Business Management and Marketing degree is based at our Twickenham campus in the beautiful London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, close enough to tap into one of the world’s biggest business hubs. You’re also on the doorstep of some of the largest marketing companies and smaller local businesses that need fresh strategic thinking, something you can bring them.
Gain extra qualifications as you study
During your Business Management and Marketing course, you can complete specific modules to achieve extra qualifications (subject to validation) from The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
A supportive environment
Our campus feels like a community. Your lecturers learn your name and are here to support your needs. Find out more about how our Student Success Team ensures you reach your goals while prioritising your wellbeing.
The staff here are really helpful and are always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials.
Gain recognised certification
As part of your degree, you can choose from a range of short, focused micro-credential courses designed to help you develop valuable skills in a flexible and accessible way. Covering topics such as presentation skills and Microsoft programmes, these courses offer a great way to enhance your academic abilities and improve your employability.
By taking a micro-credential course, you’ll:
- Quickly learn or improve key skills that are essential for academic success and career development.
- Gain official recognition for your efforts with a Moodle badge and an official certificate upon completion.
- Demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning – a quality highly valued by employers.
Choose your pathway
You can study this BSc Business Management and Marketing as a three-year degree or with:
- a foundation year
- a placement year
- both a foundation and placement year.
About the Placement Year
A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.
It will enable you to:
- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting
- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in
- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace
- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.
Support from St Mary’s every step of the way
Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.
Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.
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Career opportunities
Our Business Management and Marketing degree will help you develop essential transferable skills, such as teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, and time management.
When you start your course at St Mary's, you'll have access to our Career Services, which provides students and graduates with impartial advice on their career progression and development.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of undefined include:
Course content
On this course, you'll
- Year one: Explore what makes business tick, including understanding finance, marketing, organisational behaviour, and ethics.
- Year two: Focus on marketing theory, learning how to research and understand consumer behaviour.
- Year three: Take part in in-depth research and consultancy projects, with marketing, journalism and work placement options.
Digital marketing has moved from being a special discipline to taking a central role in marketing. Rather than teaching modules specifically about digital marketing, the course builds digital approaches into every aspect of what you are taught.
It's possible to gain professional accreditations and certificate exemptions by successfully completing selected core and optional Business Management and Finance modules. Professional bodies include The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Entry requirements
2026 to 2028 entries
Start date
Standard offer
112 UCAS points
Contextual offer
96 UCAS points
About Contextual Offer:
Not sure about your grades? We consider all factors when reviewing your application, as we know not everyone has the same support to reach their potential. So we may make a contextual offer below the standard Tariff if you meet our criteria. Read more about contextual offers.
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
Fees & funding
September 2026
Home
£9,790
International
£17,445
(£1200 during placement year)
*Please note: Tuition fee increases for undergraduate Home students are subject to regulatory control by the UK Government. The above Home fees for September 2026 are confirmed by the UK Government subject to Parliamentary procedure in early 2026. These fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.
For more information about whether you are likely to pay home or international fees, please visit our 'understanding your tuition fee status' page.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
How the degree is taught
- Contact time
- 18%
- Independent study
- 50%
- Guided learning
- 32%
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
As well as highly interactive lectures, you’ll be working in groups on case studies, listening to lectures from top marketing practitioners, and practising the skills you need to be an effective marketing manager.
You’ll be taught by a team which includes award-winning marketers, excellent lecturers, leading researchers and experienced professionals. You’ll learn using the latest digital resources and techniques.
Class sizes in year one lectures can be up to 190 students. In year two and three, lectures will be around 70 students as optional modules are chosen. Seminar groups are typically around 30-35 students.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed in a variety of ways to test knowledge, understanding and skills development throughout your degree. The programme uses a broad range of assessments including business reports, essays, practical exercises, presentations, case studies, examinations, seminar and simulation exercises.
As well as traditional exam-based assessments and coursework, the programme makes use of assessed blogs. Wherever possible, you’ll be assessed using digital methods and feedback.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Apply now
If you're currently living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, you'll need to apply directly through UCAS. You can check our step-by-step application guide for detailed information. You will also need to apply directly if you want to study any course part-time.
If you're an international student and you would like to apply for Foundation and Placement Year courses, you can submit an application directly or add St Mary's University as a choice on UCAS. Check our guideline for more information.
Transferring from another institution?
St Mary's is happy to consider applications from students who wish to transfer from another university. If this is you, please follow these instructions. Please note: we do not currently accept transfers into our LLB courses.
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