The BSc (Hons) Marketing and Social Media is a Level 6 bachelor’s degree, with an optional foundation year route available over four years. The foundation year is designed to support applicants who wish to develop their academic skills and subject knowledge before progressing to Year 1 of the degree. The programme covers the strategic, practical, and analytical dimensions of modern marketing and leads to a full bachelor’s degree awarded by the University of West London (UWL).
The programme has been developed with input from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), and teaching content is aligned with CIM’s learning outcomes to reflect current and emerging industry practice.
Graduates may progress to marketing, digital, or brand management roles across a range of sectors, or to further study, depending on individual circumstances.
Foundation Year Entry
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications
These can include:
You also need GCSE English (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalent.
Year 1 Entry
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications
These can include:
You also need GCSE English (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalent.
Level 5 (year 2) entry
To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.
Level 6 (year 3) entry
To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area.
Mature Applicants (aged 21+)
Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants applying as mature students, or those whose previous qualifications were not taught and assessed in English, will be required to complete an English language assessment on campus.
This assessment is used to ensure that all students have the necessary level of English proficiency to successfully undertake their studies. Applicants will be contacted with further details as part of the admissions process.
Applicants should also be able to demonstrate an interest in marketing and motivation to engage with degree-level study.
All applications are assessed against UWL’s admissions requirements. Offers are subject to UWL’s final approval.
Delivery may include:
Teaching methods include:
Assessment Methods
Assessments vary by module but typically include:
Students will have access to:
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue roles in:
This course is:
Awarded by: University of West London
Delivered by: UK College of Business and Computing
UWL is responsible for:
UKCBC is responsible for:
Course Changes and Variability
The University reserves the right to:
Changes will only be made where required to improve quality or comply with regulations, and students will be informed in advance wherever possible.
Student Contract, Withdrawals and Refunds
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Data Protection and Privacy
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