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A marketing job is one of the most exciting and challenging jobs you can have, and Business Management and Marketing is the course to prepare you for it. This degree course will prepare you for a great career in marketing.
  • You will receive a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Charted Management Insitute (subject to CMI moderation).
  • Opportunity to apply marketing ideas and theories in practical situations – whether in planning what to do or in implementing ideas.
  • Marketing consultancy training
  • Work placement opportunities integrated into the second and third year of the programme.
  • Degree includes a placement year of paid work experience
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Why study Business Management and Marketing?

Our Business Management and Marketing degree course was designed by top marketing practitioners and academics. It takes into account what employers say about new marketing recruits, what they need from them and this programme aims to meet these needs.

Employers want young marketeers who can:

  • Apply marketing ideas and theories in practical situations – whether in planning what to do or in implementing ideas
  • Use the latest technological innovations, including the web and social media, to plan and deliver marketing campaigns
  • Achieve the best professional management and ethical standards and apply them to the marketing world – with colleagues, businesses and customers 

We aim to give you practical experience through our extensive placement and mentoring programmes, which will equip you with hands-on skills and guidance from industry professionals. You will organise your placement with the help of the Workplace Learning Team and can choose to do it in a location that suits you.

Why St Mary's?

St Mary’s is a small and beautiful campus university in London, with a friendly, professional atmosphere. We are near some of the largest marketing companies and surrounded by successful small businesses who need marketing expertise and welcome placements.

You will learn about contemporary issues in marketing (whatever they may be at the time) throughout the degree, making sure you’re in touch with the latest developments in marketing. 

Completion of the degree leads to dual accreditation:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing
  • Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Charted Management Insitute(subject to CMI moderation)

You’ll also receive the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Certificate in Professional Marketing if you complete the additional preparation and exams (subject to validation).

About the Placement Year

A placement year enables students to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between their second and final year. It is a substantial piece of paid experience where you can make a real contribution to your employer and it can really make you stand out from the crowd!

It will also 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. You will need to attend some preparatory workshops which will explain all aspects of the placement year and give you the skills to find the placement of your choice. With access to our jobs board, careers events and employer contacts you will be able to approach companies confidently and find the right opportunity for you.

Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the 3 year version of your degree programme.

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Course lead

Ellie Moss
Course Lead - Undergraduate Business Programmes

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Entry requirements

96-104UCAS points required

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72 UCAS points should include at least a B and C grade at A Level (or equivalent).

We will make you an offer if you are within the tariff band range and you meet subject-specific requirements (where applicable).

For undergraduate programmes we will take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile, relevant non-academic achievements outlined in your personal statement, references and your motivation for study.

GCSEs

GCSE Maths grade 4/C, or equivalent evidence of numerical skills, is also a requirement. We offer GCSE equivalency tests for those who need to improve their GCSE grades.

International requirements

International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).

UCAS Personal statement support

Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.

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Course content

In the first year, you’ll learn what makes business tick. You’ll need to understand the financial and economic aspects of business, how to manage people and how to organise for success in order to be a successful marketeer. 

In your second year, you’ll focus strongly on marketing. ‘Being a Marketing Manager’ will give you all the skills you need to succeed on your marketing placement later in the year. You’ll learn how to research and understand the behaviour of consumers and industrial customers and the key elements of marketing theory you need to build a great marketing plan in your third year.

In this year, you will choose between taking either Experience and Employment in Business or Investigation in Employment Practice.

Your final year includes an in-depth research project, exploring a particular market, company or situation using the best research techniques and latest theories. You’ll also do a market research and planning project, producing a plan a company can use to achieve its marketing goals. You’ll be trained in marketing consultancy and taught key concepts that make marketing such a fascinating discipline.

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.

We’ve also built in coverage of how new digital business models disrupt conventional ways of doing business, and what kind of marketing “disrupters” use, and how “disrupted” companies need to respond. In doing this, we’ve drawn on the work of our team of researchers who focus on digital business models, how they use information, and their effects on markets.

It is possible to gain professional accreditations and certificate exemptions by successfully completing selected core and optional Business Management and Finance modules.

Professional bodies include:

Year one

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Year two

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  •  Optional
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Year three

Year four

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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.

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Career opportunities

This degree gives you the knowledge and skills you need to be a great marketer, in a large or small company, in private, public or charitable sectors, at home or abroad. It builds on a great foundation in general management to give you everything you need to get your first marketing job and then succeed in marketing.

The Careers Service has more information on careers and postgraduate study options available to Business Management students who have started their studies at St Mary’s.

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How the degree is taught

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.

Teaching breakdown

Learning on the course is made up through a combination of:

  • Contact time: 18%
  • Work-based learning: 2%
  • Guided learning: 30%
  • Independent study: 50%

Independent study is a key feature of your degree and is crucial to furthering your knowledge.

You will receive your timetable a week before teaching is due to start at the latest.

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 three weeks.

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Compensated passes

Please refer to the information on compensated passes throughout your degree as outlined in the academic regulations.

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Facilities

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Fees and funding

2022/23 fees

  • Home: £9,250 (£1,200 during placement year)
  • International: £13,650 (£1,200 during placement year)

*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Governments review of Higher Education Funding

Information about tuition fees, student loans and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.

Additional costs could be incurred should you choose to buy copies of the core textbooks rather than loan from our library.

Scholarships

A range of scholarships and bursaries are available to new undergraduate students. This includes:

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.

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Further information


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Visit the campus

Upcoming open days

Attending an open day is a fantastic opportunity to get an insight into what life is like as a St Mary's student. During the day you'll have the chance to:

  • Speak to current students to hear about their experiences so far
  • Meet your future academics to put a name and a face to who you'll be learning from
  • Take a tour of the University and the on-campus accommodation options
  • Get involved with activities going on across campus as you explore new surroundings

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Campus tours

There are plenty of opportunities for you to explore the campus, even if you can't make it to an Open Day. We run campus tours every Wednesday at 12pm. If you'd like to join us for one of these tours please register your place for your preferred day.

Virtual tour

We know that for it's important to you to see where you'll be living and studying before you make your decision. However, we also know that for many people it's not always easy to make it to the campus.

That's why we've developed a virtual tour of campus, allowing you to explore that facilities and the beautiful views that we have to offer.

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UCAS Application Timeline

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UCAS Apply Opens

You will be able to register and begin your application, but won't yet be able to submit it.

May (year before entry)

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Completed applications can be submitted to UCAS

From September you'll be able to submit your UCAS application. Universities will start making decisions on applications.

September (year before entry)

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UCAS application deadline

You will need to submit your application by this date.

January 26th

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UCAS Extra opens

If you've used all five choices, but are not holding any offers, you might be able to add another choice.

Late February

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Replying to offers

Your deadline for replying to your offers depends on when you received all your decisions by. If you miss your deadline, UCAS will automatically decline all your offers

Spring/Summer

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Late applications are entered into Clearing

If your application is received after 30th June, it will be entered into Clearing.

30th June

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UCAS Extra application deadline

If you've used all five choices, but are not holding any offers, this will be your last chance to add an Extra choice.

Early July

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Clearing Opens

Clearing vacancies will be displayed in the UCAS search tool.

Early July

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Clearing hotline opens

On A-Level results day, we open our Clearing hotline. If you're eligible to apply through Clearing, you'll be able to apply to us via phone.

Mid-August

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10

Adjustment opens

If you've exceeded the conditions of your firm choice, you may be able to apply for an alternative course.

Mid-August

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11

Final application deadline

This is the final opportunity to apply for a course beginning in that year.

September

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12

Clearing closes

This is your final chance to apply through Clearing. Please note: you will not be able to apply for Primary Education beyond mid-September.

October

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