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BSc (Hons) Marketing Bachelor's degree at the University of Lincoln

BSc (Hons) Marketing at University of Lincoln is recognised as a UK degree-awarding qualification and has received Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
85%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

This programme is designed to provide students with a firm grasp of the basic principles of the subject. From the provider’s course page.

BSc (Hons) Marketing is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Lincoln, based in Lincoln Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Marketing graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.8
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent88

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent85

Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional92

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 92% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

First Year 4 modules
  • Business Insight and AnalyticsCore
    Module details

    A multidisciplinary module designed to develop your ability to interpret, analyse and apply financial, economic and data-driven insights to real-world business problems. The module assesses the dynamics of the business environment, and their effects on customers, business and communities, both at the local and the global level. It integrates fundamental theories of economics, accounting and finance required by businesses in decision making, and utilizes data analytics to construct and present ef

  • Contemporary Marketing CommunicationsCore
    Module details

    This module explores how marketing communications are created, managed and evaluated within an evolving digital landscape. As the ways people connect and consume information continue to shift, understanding communication behaviours becomes essential to shaping effective organisational messages. In competitive markets where products and prices are similar, a strategic communications plan can be the key factor that sets a brand apart. Throughout the module, you will engage with core communication

  • Fundamentals of Marketing in PracticeCore
    Module details

    Turn ideas into solutions. Fundamentals of Marketing in Practice explores, amongst other topics, marketing insights, the marketing mix and responsible and ethical marketing practice with a focus on practical problem-solving and the development of communication skills needed for a career in marketing.

  • Responsible Consumer BehaviourCore
    Module details

    Understanding how consumers really behave has been identified as one of the fundamental issues which serves to distinguish marketing from other disciplines. This module explores the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people in the consumption process. The module is designed to equip students with real knowledge and skills to understand what consumer behaviour is, why it is important for responsible marketers and organisations and explore the increasing complexity of being a responsible consumer.

Second Year 7 modules
  • Leadership, Ethics and SustainabilityCore
    Module details

    Responsible leaders are essential in contemporary business contexts shaped by rapid change, uncertainty, and increasing expectations for ethical and sustainable practice. You will examine how leaders make decisions that impact organisations, society, and the environment, and learn how to apply ethical reasoning and sustainability principles to real-world challenges. This module develops your capacity to critically examine current practices and develop responsible solutions. This module will enha

  • Marketing Research and InnovationCore
    Module details

    The module introduces you to the principles and practices of marketing research and their application in innovative marketing. It covers the full research process, including problem definition, research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. You will engage with research philosophy, methods of enquiry, and key conventions, including ethical considerations and professional standards. Combining theory with practical skills, the module enables you to use data-driven insig

  • Marketing Strategy & Relationship ManagementCore
    Module details

    In today's tech-driven landscape, this module prepares students to lead and design the complete strategic marketing planning process. Blending in the foundational principles acquired in previous modules, the curriculum provides advanced training on strategic marketing design by addressing the industrial trend of pursuing relationship management and customer lifetime value. Using a problem-solving approach centered on the consumer lifecycle, students apply data-driven theories to real-world cases

  • Services, Retail and Experiential MarketingCore
    Module details

    This module critically explores the transformative shift of marketing from product- and service-centricity toward the latest Experience Economy. Students will master the strategic management of Customer Experience (CX) and Journey Management (JM) within the "phygital" landscape, blending technology with human-driven service cultures. Through the lens of service marketing mix, contemporary concepts of retail atmospherics and omnichannel strategies, you will analyse how data-driven personalisation

  • LIBS International Year Abroad
    Module details

    Lincoln International Business School (LIBS) believes that an option to study overseas is a valuable educational opportunity for our students. The optional year is intended to: enable students to benefit from studying similar subjects within a cross cultural environment, by exposing students to a wider academic and cultural experience; facilitate reflexivity in learning and personal and professional development; enhance their future employment opportunities by increasing their cultural and profe

  • LIBS Study Abroad Term60 credits
    Module details

    Study Abroad is a year long module which enables students to spend time studying abroad at one of the University's approved partner institutions. During the year spent abroad, students share classes with local students and study on a suite of locally-delivered taught modules which have been approved in advance by the University. As many partner institutions support internships it is anticipated that some students will elect to combine study (minimum one semester equivalent) with work and or a pe

  • Professional Practice
    Module details

    This module is aimed at those students who have decided to take a year out of formal studies to gain accredited work experience and are registered on a degree programme with an accredited professional practice element. The Professional Practice Year aims to give students a continuous experience of full-time work within an organisation. It should be a three way co-operative activity between employer, student and University from which all parties benefit. Students can choose to pursue a variety of

Third Year 5 modules
  • Brand Management and Contemporary IssuesCore
    Module details

    The module introduces you to brand management and contemporary marketing and branding issues. It develops your understanding of how brands are created, positioned, communicated, and sustained, starting with the evolving branding landscape and key theoretical foundations. You will examine how organisations build strong brands, generate emotional and functional value, and cultivate brand equity. The module also explores contemporary challenges, including reputation management, sustainability, resp

  • Marketing in ActionCore
    Module details

    Aligned with the CIM certificate qualification, this module enables you to undertake a substantial piece of applied marketing work, synthesising and using the knowledge and skills gained throughout your degree. Designed to equip you with the expertise and confidence to become industry-ready marketers, you will showcase your skills with a well-planned marketing project, implementing this in a structured way to achieve identified objectives. You will address the need to identify the target custome

  • Digital Marketing and Social Media
    Module details

    This dynamic module gives you hands-on experience in real-world digital marketing practice. Working from an industry-style client brief that you create, you will design a professional social media marketing plan tailored to a client's objectives and audience. You will explore contemporary platforms, content strategies and analytics, all underpinned by key theories and academic models. The module culminates in a VIVA presentation where you will pitch your ideas with confidence and creativity. Des

  • International Marketing Strategy
    Module details

    The module provides you with a comprehensive understanding of international marketing strategy within a dynamic and rapidly changing global context. It examines how organisations enter, compete, and grow across international markets while responding to cultural, economic, technological, environmental, and regulatory differences. You will evaluate key market entry strategies and international marketing approaches, and explore the development and management of international brands, including the b

  • Research Project
    Module details

    This module introduces you to the fascinating world of research and helps you develop a range of critical, analytical and communication research skills for your future career, and shape you as an independent thinker. Following your interests and passions – and supported by experienced researchers – you will have an opportunity to create and work on an original student-led research project that you can showcase.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This programme is designed to provide students with a firm grasp of the basic principles of marketing and business management. You'll typically begin with foundational modules covering management principles, marketing fundamentals and business economics. In Year 2, you'll progress to operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and human resources, and strategic analysis. By Year 3, you'll move into specialist options, such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, or people and HR, alongside applied modules in innovation and a capstone project. The capstone usually involves a real client brief or dissertation that integrates learning across the degree.

Who it's for

Most entrants to this course held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; 87% of accepted students came in with this background. The typical UCAS tariff band among accepted students was 96–111 points.

University & format

This is a full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) taught in English at the University of Lincoln, a public university based on Lincoln Campus. The course runs for 3 years and leads to a nationally recognised UK degree qualification. The university holds Gold in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic Support
90%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
83%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Contextual offersPublished by this provider

The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.

AccreditationCIM

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

PlacementPublished placement option

Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent87% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Lincoln's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent87%
another higher-education qualification10%
a previous degree2%
an Access course1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeN700quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code N700). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Lincoln whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university

Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.

Check fees at University of Lincoln →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

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Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

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Careers & earnings

What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£26,000£24,000 – £29,00015
3 years after£25,000£20,500 – £29,000120
5 years after£29,000£23,500 – £36,000130

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

85%
in work or further study 15 months on
75%
in highly skilled work or study
92%
continue past their first year
45%
find their work meaningful
85%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£26,000
£24,000 – £32,000
After 3 years LEO
£25,000
£21,250 – £30,000
After 5 years LEO
£29,000
£26,350 – £37,200
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,000 – £38,500

National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

85 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

70% working10% working and studying5% in further study75% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.

This course £29,000Peer median £31,000Middle 50% £26,500–£37,000
40th percentile

Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 60% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 50; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Business & Management courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine reporting and data pulls
  • First-draft decks and copy
  • Standard forecasts and reconciliations
  • Scheduling and admin workflows

More human than ever

  • Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
  • Leading, negotiating and selling
  • Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
  • Relationships with clients and teams

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Consultancies
  • Corporate graduate schemes
  • Retail & FMCG
  • Startups & scale-ups

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 88.4% · in work or study 85% · continued 92%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of Lincoln

All students19,560
International20.5%
Aged 25+35.1%

Business and management across the UK

Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Lincoln Campus

1,962 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 605Anti Social Behaviour 554Shoplifting 231Public Order 139Criminal Damage Arson 105

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Business & Management right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to University of Lincoln from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by University of Lincoln; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Lincoln’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Lincoln and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by the University of Lincoln. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Marketing graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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