BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year)
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 72%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 45%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
- Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Marketing.
What do graduates of BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway. Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).
Does BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Marketing and Communication (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.