BA Business and Marketing
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Business and Marketing, a business and management and marketing degree focusing on commercial operations and consumer engagement strategies. Core topics include Accounting, Design & Creative Practice, Environmental Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, and Research Methods. The course includes a professional placement element and links with external organisations for work-related projects in the final year. The first year covers foundational business concepts through compulsory modules such as Principles of Accounting and Finance, People and Organisations, Marketing Fundamentals, and Globalisation and Social Justice. The second year progresses into professional planning and organizational context via Professional Development and Placement, Integrated Marketing Communications, Global Business Environment, and Business Research and Analytics. The final year centers on advanced strategy with compulsory study in Strategic Marketing and Professional Learning and Practice. Students also choose from optional modules spanning International Marketing, Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Contemporary Issues in Sustainability, Project Management, Research Project, and Money, Banking and Finance.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 45%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 45%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 70%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Accounting and Finance
- People and Organisations
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Globalisation and Social Justice
- Professional Development and Placement
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Global Business Environment
- Business Research and Analytics
- Strategic Marketing
- Professional Learning and Practice
- International Marketing
- Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Contemporary Issues in Sustainability
- Project Management
- Research Project
- Money, Banking and Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business and Marketing at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £28,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Business and Marketing at Leeds Trinity University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business and Marketing at Leeds Trinity University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Business and Marketing at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Is BA Business and Marketing at Leeds Trinity University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BA Business and Marketing at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business and Marketing at Leeds Trinity University?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 45% left higher education.