BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up) (London campus) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

The Digital 2025: Global Overview Report highlights that internet users grew by 136 million in 2024, however also found that 2.63 billion people were still offline at the start of 2025. This emphasizes that marketing expertise is more crucial now than ever for businesses who want to effectively engage with both the expanding online audience and the offline market. This BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Marketing) programme will allow you to explore contemporary issues in marketing, including online and offline operations and various marketing tools used throughout the customer journey.

Faculty: Northumbria University London | Duration: 1-2 years (depending on entry point) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Marketing) programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of marketing in a global context. The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. Modules include IT and Communication Skills, Business Environment and Society, Planning for University Wellbeing and Success, Introduction to Ethical Practices, Foundations of Mathematics for Business, English for Foundation Studies (EFF), International Year One, Academic Skills and Employability, Market Research and Planning, Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management.

Career pathways

Graduating with a degree in Global Business Management (Marketing) will set you on the right track for a career in areas such as Operations Management, Lead Production Management, E-Commerce Management. Typical roles include: Marketing Manager Business Development Manager Head of Marketing Content Marketing Manager Regional Sales Manager This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International Foundation in Business Management (Level 3). 5 GCSE / iGCSE with a pass grade A-C. IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5 / IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.5 (reading and listening requires 5.0). International Year One (Level 4)*. Good High School Grades or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5. Year Two (Level 5). Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field. IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 (or approved equivalent). Year Three (Level 6). BTEC HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related subject. If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average. **. **Applicants holding a relevant business and management qualification in addition to one of the following will also be considered: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ. Please note: For Level 5 and Level 6 entry y. ou must provide evidence of a. Level 2 Maths or equivalent. Exemptions are granted if you can evidence previous study in finance, accounting, statistics, data analysis or research modules at previous levels of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/Home tuition fee per year (London campus). Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee per year (London campus). Source

Duration: 1-2 years (depending on entry point)

Apply through the official page: https://london.northumbria.ac.uk/how-to-apply/

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