Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management with Year Abroad
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management with Year Abroad | Programme code | UFS4SBESBE25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
Successful marketing involves understanding what customers want or need, and then delivering an irresistible offer to satisfy them. Key to finding out what customers want or need is to understand how they behave, and this programme has a strong emphasis on understanding consumers. The marketing elements of this programme will introduce you to the basic principles that deliver good marketing practice. You will learn about consumers, how they behave, and how to ascertain their wants and needs. You will also learn the role of markets and marketing in today’s society.
To understand how marketing contributes to the financial health of an organisation, the programme provides an introduction to the principles of accounting. To analyse how whole markets behave, the programme also provides an introduction to economics. As a function within an organisation, marketing must be well managed, and the management component of the BSc Marketing and Management provides a study of organisations along with an appreciation of how management works, and how to build a successful business strategy.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The programme is intended to provide students the opportunity to:
- Study organisations, their management with a specific emphasis on their marketing activities, and the changing environment in which they operate.
- Prepare for and develop a career in business and marketing.
- Enhance their lifelong learning skills and personal development to contribute to society in general.
4. Programme Structure
Your Marketing and Management with Year Abroad programme is a four year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into three ‘Stages’. This programme can also be taken as a four year variant as either a with European Study, International Study or Industrial Placement programme. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
Interim Awards
College to provide details for this specific programme.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the College web site:
http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/economics/ba_ee/
You may take Option Modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the College web site (http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/modules/ ).
At the point of application or shortly after enrolling students may select a four-year version of this programme. We offer “with Year Abroad”, or “with Industrial Experience” variants. In these cases Stage 3 outlined above becomes Stage 4, and Stage 3 is replaced with 120 credits of alternative work and assessment.
Students take the modules BUS1908 and BSD2005 in their first and second year as preparation for their year abroad. Students will then be enrolled on the module BUS3000 for their year abroad. This module brings together credits taken at a partner institution and/or the results from the work abroad placement assignment.
To be permitted to undertake study at a European partner institution, students are expected to have a credit weighted average of 50% in Year 1 and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad. To be permitted to undertake study at an International (non-European) partner institution, students are expected to have a credit weighted average of 60% in Year 1 and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad. To be permitted to undertake a work placement, students are expected to have a credit weighted average in Year 1 of 50% (for European placements) or 60% (for International work placements) and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad.
Note: Students will not be penalised if they do not attend BUS1908 in Year.
Stage 1
Stage 1 consists of 90 credits of compulsory modules and 30 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM1023 | Discovering Management | 30 | Yes |
| BEE1034 | Economics for Management | 15 | No |
| BEM1024 | Statistics for Business | 15 | Yes |
| BEM1019 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 15 | Yes |
| BEM1015 | Marketing and Society | 15 | Yes |
| BUS1908 | Preparation for WYA With Year Abroad | 0 | No |
Stage 2
Stage 2 consists of 90 credits of compulsory modules and 30 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM2047 | Organisational Behaviour | 30 | Yes |
| BEM2016 | Consumer Behaviour | 15 | No |
| BEM2061 | Research Methods for Marketing | 15 | Yes |
| BEM2033 | Brands and Branding | 15 | No |
| BEM2025 | Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications | 15 | No |
| BSD2005 | Preparation for 'with Year Abroad' | 0 | No |
Stage 3
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS3000A | Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement) or | 120 | Yes |
| BUS3000B | Year Abroad (Study) or | 120 | Yes |
| BUS3000C | Year Abroad (Work Placement) | 120 | Yes |
Optional Modules
Stage 4
Stage 4 consists of 45 credits of compulsory modules and 75 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEM3069 | Strategic Digital Marketing Practice | 15 | No |
| BEM3041 | Marketing Management and Strategy | 15 | Yes |
| BEM3066 | Marketing Issues and Trends | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
75 credits of optional modules (of which 30 credits must be BEM/BUS modules)
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. understand of the issues relating to marketing management. | A variety of different teaching methods will be utilised including a mix of group projects and individual projects. ILO 1 is delivered through: ILO 2 is delivered through: ILO 3 is delivered through: ILO 4 is delivered through: | Assessment Methods ILO 1 is assessed through: ILO 2 is assessed through: ILO 3 is assessed through: ILO 4 is assessed through: |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
5. Critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis. | Critical inquiry will form the basis of a number of modules, including Consumer Behaviour and Consumer and Marketing Analysis. Each subject will contain a list of readings which students are required to read during coursework which will help students develop their independent learning skills. Writing skills will be encouraged and developed throughout all subjects. ILO 5 is delivered through: ILO 6 is delivered through: ILO 7 is delivered through: | Assessment Methods ILO 5 is assessed through: ILO 6 is assessed through: ILO 7 is assessed through: ILO 8 is assessed through: |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
9. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR: Able to adapt and adjust both written and verbal communication styles, to meet the needs of diverse audiences. | C Personal/ Transferable/ Employment Skills & Knowledge 9. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR: Able to adapt and adjust both written and verbal communication styles, to meet the needs of diverse audiences. BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2025 BEM2033 BEM2044 BEM2047 BEM3041 BEM3066 BEM3069 Learning &Teaching activities (in/out of class) ILO 9 is delivered through: BEM1015 BEM1019 BEM1023 ILO 10 is delivered through: BEM1015 BEM1019 BEM1023 BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2025 BEM2044 BEM2047 BEM3041 BEM3066 BEM3069 ILO 11 is delivered through: BEM1015 BEM1023 BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2044 BEM2047 BEM3041 ILO 12 is delivered through: BEM1023 BEM1015 BEM1019 BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2025 BEM2044 BEM2047 BEM3041 BEM3066 BEM3069 ILO 13 is delivered through: BEM1023 BEM1015 BEM1019 BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2025 BEM2033 BEM2044 BEM2047 BEM3041 BEM3066 BEM3069 ILO 14 is delivered through: BEM1023 BEM1015 BEM1019 BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2025 BEM2044 BEM3041 BEM3066 BEM3069 ILO 15 is delivered through: BEM1023 BEM1015 BEM1019 BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2044 BEM2047 BEM3041
| ILO 9 is assessed through: ILO 10 is assessed through: ILO 11 is assessed through: ILO 12 is assessed through: ILO 13 is assessed through: ILO 14 is assessed through: ILO 15 is assessed through: |
7. Programme Regulations
UG Programmes: Assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. The award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit weighted average marks for stages 2 and 3 combined in the ratio 1:2 respectively. For the four-year WYA/WIE variants, it is stages 2, 3, and 4, with the ratio of 4:2:8.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
The Undergraduate Student Handbook can be accessed via ELE at the following address:
http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1647
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Candidates must satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management with Year Abroad
19. UCAS Code
N2N5
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 480 |
ECTS credits | 240 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 13/09/2024 |
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