Our BA Business programmes are designed with your career aspirations in mind, offering flexibility and a broad range of opportunities to tailor your studies.
Build a strong foundation in your first two years (Levels 7 & 8) with our newly introduced common modules where you'll focus on the essentials in business and marketing studies. For your third year (Level 9) onwards, you'll have the freedom to choose your area of specialism.
Discover your passion and focus on the areas that excite you the most. Whether you stick with your initial plan or explore new pathways within the Business School, the choice is yours.
The BA (Hons) Business with Marketing course has been refreshed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving global economy. You'll master core business principles while specialising in marketing, AI-driven decision-making, entrepreneurial strategies, and practical insights directly relevant to real-world business challenges.
Course highlights
Develop effective communication skills and in-depth knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of traditional and digital business and marketing roles.
Gain specialist marketing and business skills that will help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Focus on real industry issues, providing you with the practical experience to solve the marketing and business challenges faced by modern businesses.
Benefit from accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), giving you the opportunity to gain CIM qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway after graduation.
Engage in hands-on projects with real companies, applying your knowledge to solve real-world business and marketing challenges.
Learn to harness AI-driven decision-making and entrepreneurial strategies to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Explore contemporary topics such as sustainability, business ethics, etc., aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Study in a programme with strong links to local and national organisations, ensuring teaching and assessments are aligned with current industry demands.
The BA Business & Marketing programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and offers a pathway towards CIM qualification in due course.
Career prospects
Jobs
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Business with Marketing programme are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in a variety of marketing and business roles across diverse industries. They often secure positions such as:
Project director
Sales promotion manager
PR manager
Product manager
Marketing research specialist
Marketing and business process manager
Business development & marketing executive
Digital marketing executive
Social media manager
Graduates find opportunities in local, national, and international organisations, ranging from marketing agencies and large corporations to start-ups and non-profit sectors.
Further study
You can advance your education with a MSc in Digital Marketing or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UWS. Additionally, you can also pursue professional qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), with the potential to achieve Chartered Marketer status.
Entry requirements
Year 1
Scottish Highers
Standard entry requirements: CCCC
Minimum entry requirements: CCC
Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC PLUS successful completion of one of the following: - UWS Foundation Academy - Foundation Apprenticeship - UWS Next Steps to University module - Routes for All - Top-Up - LEAPS
A levels
Standard entry requirements: CCC
Minimum entry requirements: CCC
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3 H3 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24 points
Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)
Access to Humanities (BBB) Access to HE Diploma (BB)
Course details
The BA (Hons) Business with Marketing programme allows you to tailor your studies to suit your career goals. In years 1 & 2 (levels 7 & 8), you will build a strong foundation in core business subjects, shared across four pathways: Business, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing.
If you choose to continue specialising in Marketing in years 3 & 4 (levels 9 & 10) you will focus on specialised marketing modules, alongside a common Research Design & Methods module in year 3 (level 9) and a Dissertation/Project module in year 4 (level 10).
A Digital/AI theme is embedded throughout the programme, ensuring you stay up to date with advancements in transformational technologies that are revolutionising how we work, learn and live.
Year 1
In the first year, students will build a foundation in business and marketing principles. Core modules include:
Introduction to Marketing
Understanding Organisations in Business and Society
Entrepreneurial Thought and Action.
Students can select from a range of options including:
Introducing People Management*
Fundamentals of Finance*
Foundations of AI in Business*
Professional Development Experience (Year 1/ Level 7)
* these are the recommended optional modules for BA (Hons) Business with Marketing students.
Year 2
The second year focuses on developing practical business and marketing skills.
Core modules include:
Social Media Marketing
Creating Sustainable Business
Operations Management
Students can select from a further range of options including:
Organisational Behaviour*
Digital Workplaces*
AI Innovation and Business Analytics*
Professional Development Experience (Year 2/ Level 8)
* these are the recommended optional modules for BA (Hons) Business with Marketing students.
Year 3
Those who chose to specialise in Marketing in year 3 can chose from core modules including:
Digital Marketing and Analytics
Contemporary Consumer Behaviour
Marketing Communications Mix
Global Marketing
Marketing in Action
Research Design & Methods, which prepares students for their final-year dissertation/project
Year 4
The Honours year focuses on advanced marketing strategies and research.
Students will complete an Honours Dissertation/project module worth 40 credit points, alongside the following core modules:
Marketing Strategy Theory
Brands and Branding
AI & Marketing
Customer Experiences and Relationships
Teaching & assessment
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and workshops, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
There will also be group work and independent study, allowing you to develop essential transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication, and teamwork.
The BA (Hons) Business with Marketing programme employs a diverse range of assessment methods to reflect real-world business and marketing practices. These include:
Presentations
Reports
Essays
Digital creative work
Practical assessments
Portfolios
This variety ensures you build a comprehensive skill set, preparing you for the dynamic demands of the marketing profession.
Undergraduate Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for this course 2025/26
Scottish
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
All other UK & Republic of Ireland
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
Channel Islands & Isle of Man
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
Ready to apply? All UK & EU Undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS. Further information for international, part-time and exchange applications can be found below.
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
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