3-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Marketing (Placement Year)

For students who've finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help them gain entry to an undergraduate degree. After completing this pathway option students qualify for progression to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex.

A student’s course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. Students taking a course longer than 2 terms, will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Marketing

The global economy is undergoing unprecedented integration. Today’s marketers must thrive in crowded and rapidly changing markets. They must identify and respond to emerging customer trends in order to compete.

This highly practical marketing course at the University of Essex combines marketing theory with interactive projects, group work and business simulation games to explore the major issues facing marketers today. They develop students creativity, analytical and strategic decision-making skills, so they can maximize business performance in fast-moving, digitally connected and international markets.

The student's first year provides an introduction to essential business topics such as entrepreneurship, economics, accounting, finance, management and marketing. Upon graduation, students have the flexibility to continue their career in marketing, or pursue roles in other areas of business.

Students undertake an independent research project in their final year, where they explore an area of marketing of their choice to build their marketing portfolio before they enter the fast-paced sector.

The University of Essex is one of just three UK universities to have received Q-Step Affiliate status, including for the BSc Marketing, to support the way they develop the quantitative skills of their graduates. This course is taught at Essex Business School in Southend, one of the most entrepreneurial counties in the UK. Essex is ranked 25th in the UK for research quality, ensuring students learn about the latest academic thinking on issues affecting today’s business world. Essex is focused on responsible management and sustainable business, with students and staff joining the school from all over the world.