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Marketing (Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Manchester Metropolitan University

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary


OVERVIEW

A foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance your academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give you an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within our triple accredited business school.You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree. You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to the to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives.This course is designed to prepare you for studying our marketing degree. It will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to study for an honours degree, even if you don’t currently meet the academic requirements.Once you’ve passed, you’ll be ready to start your degree course. That means your degree will take four years, or five years if it includes a work placement or year studying abroad.With our BA (Hons) Marketing degree, you’ll explore different media and communication methods, how to analyse and segment audiences, and discover how to craft and deliver the right message at the right time. You’ll start with marketing fundamentals, but then have the flexibility to choose units that interest you most. By the time you leave us, you’ll not only understand the theory behind effective marketing – you’ll also have a range of practical, professional skills.


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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Triple accredited

– our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.-


Adapt to university life

– develop your study skills, prepare for a full degree course and familiarise yourself with our Manchester campus.-


Funding support

– you can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.-


Marketing experts

– with years of experience in industry, our teaching staff provide a unique insight into the world of marketing, advertising, digital media and PR.-


Enhance your employability

– through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.-


Regular industry events

– attend guest talks and masterclasses from thought leaders in the industry and network with recruiting businesses.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE
The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Marketing

    37th out of 90 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    128 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    31st

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    39th

    2

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