BA Business with Marketing
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business with Marketing, a business degree centred on core commercial principles and marketing specialisms. The four-year programme features a common foundation across the first two years shared with finance, human resources, and business pathways. Students then specialise in marketing from the third year onward, culminating in a dissertation or project module in the final year alongside a research methods component.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard entry requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum entry requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) PLUS successful completion of one of the following: - UWS Foundation Academy - Foundation Apprenticeship - UWS Next Steps to University module - Top-Up - LEAPS; A levels: Standard entry requirements: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Humanities (BBB); BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM (112 Tariff points) | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC (120 UCAS Tariff points) in relevant subject; A Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject (Business); HNC: Marketing; Business; Fashion Business; Marketing; Retail Management | Year 3 -- HND; Business; Fashion Business; Marketing Management; Marketing; Advertising & PR; City of Glasgow College: Dip HE Business
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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 650 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 51%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 44%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 530 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 97%
Who gets in
Based on about 510 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 22%
- Baccalaureate: 12%
- A degree: 28%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 16%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business with Marketing at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business with Marketing at University of the West of Scotland?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Business with Marketing at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is BA Business with Marketing at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
How many students continue on BA Business with Marketing at University of the West of Scotland?
51% of students continued into their second year, and 44% left higher education.