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Dual degree
BA ( Hons ) International Business
UCAS code N123
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBB . BTEC : DDM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
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What ' s this course about ?
No matter which sector you eventually work in , business is now global . This course will maximise your employability as you ’ ll graduate with a broad understanding of modern business with the confidence and ability to work internationally . Explore a broad range of business specialisms including marketing , accounting , operations and leadership . Gain international business skills by spending your second year abroad where you ’ ll be able to extend your understanding of global business by taking modules that explore business from a non-UK viewpoint .
Example placements
● UBS Wealth Management
● Prysmian Group
● L ' Oréal
Example topics
● Economics for business
● International exchange workshop
● Managing people in organisations
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● Cross-cultural awareness for business
● Global business sustainability and responsibility
● Strategic and international management
Course highlights
● Spend your second year abroad choosing to live and study abroad in one or two countries , with all teaching in English
● Option to gain a second degree in international business from the University of Applied Sciences in Munster
● Get practical experience as part of our Business Consultancy Project by offering advice to local small businesses
● Get support for setting up your own business from our Entrepreneurs in Residence
● Learn a foreign language as part of your studies
● Option to specialise in a particular area of business if you find your passion
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‘ What I enjoy most about the course is the fact I get to take a year abroad to further increase my level of understanding regarding the course and expand my cultural awareness and knowledge in a new and exciting location . ’
Theo Algar
Graduates in work and / or further study 95 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
You ’ ll open doors to a wide variety of business careers . Being able to talk about your international experience and global business learning will give you an advantage when applying to multinational companies in particular . You could also study at postgraduate level or set up your own business with help and support from the University .
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BA ( Hons ) Marketing
UCAS code N500
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBB . BTEC : DDM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
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What ' s this course about ?
Marketing is about so much more than advertising . Through this broad degree you ' ll understand what makes a brand , you ' ll develop a new product , learn how to understand consumer psychology and improve your ability to make a sale . Marketing is a key part of every business , and this degree looks closely at how marketing works with other specialisms such as finance , operations and public relations . When you finish this degree you ' ll have a deep understanding of how marketing interacts with all the working parts of a business and you ' ll be able to apply your skills as a marketing specialist in any sector that interests you .
Example placements
● Warner Bros
● Nissan
● Renault
● Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Example topics
● Marketing communications
● Advertising
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● Understanding brands
● Digital marketing
● Social marketing
● Understanding consumers
Course highlights
● Explore all the key concepts of marketing , sales , digital marketing , brand and advertising , and then focus on the areas that really interest you as the course progresses
● Apply your learning in a 1-year paid work placement , or through working with a real client in our marketing consultancy module
● Get additional certifications in tools and software , and specific skills like SEO , Google Ads and Google Analytics
● Learn to interpret data to inform your decisions and present that data to a variety of different audiences
● Benefit from expert industry speakers , from companies such as O2 , TK Maxx and Gartner
● Learn from teaching staff who have worked in the industry and are actively
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‘ I chose my course because of the variety of options , a great reputation and a stellar support system . ’
Joseph Economos
Graduates in work and / or further study 90 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
researching the rapidly changing world of marketing
Future opportunities
You ' ll graduate from this course with projects and certificates to demonstrate your competence with tools and you ' ll have real-world experience to talk about in interviews . That experience might be through a work placement , or through our marketing consultancy project module . You ' ll also understand business and how the marketing function fits into the broader organisation , which is a skill you ' ll be able to apply to any sector that interests you .
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BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies
UCAS code L590
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB – BBC . BTEC : DDM – DMM . T level : M , must be in a relevant course . Tariff points : 112 – 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Optional pathways There is an optional pathway through this degree that lets you combine Childhood and Youth Studies with another interest . This pathway leads to the following exit award when you finish the course :
● BA ( Hons ) Childhood and Youth Studies with Social Pedagogy
Humanities pathways available , see page 55 for more information
What ' s this course about ?
Learn the skills and get the workplace experience you need to give children their best start in life . Discover how factors such as the education system , youth culture , the Coronavirus pandemic and social media affect children ' s development . Explore specialist topics such as outdoor education , safeguarding and the role of play in a child ’ s development . Develop the knowledge and skills to support children with Special Educational Needs ( SEN ) and those from a care background , making sure no child misses out on educational and development opportunities .
Example placements
● Active Communities Network
● Home-Start
● Barnardo ' s
Example topics
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● Child and youth development
● Understanding childhoods
● Global childhoods
● Youth culture
● Educational contexts
● Families in need
Course highlights
● Our partnership network will help you gain at least 60 hours of experience working with children and young people in your second year , with a placement year option between years 2 and 3
● Learn from lecturers with diverse professional backgrounds – from youth work and policing to teaching and SEN
● Gain current insights from your lecturers ’ research on themes such as child bereavement , the impact of the pandemic on education , and the role of digital tools in supporting learning and wellbeing
● Study the latest techniques in education , including outdoor learning and forest school
● Build a professional eportfolio featuring examples of your work
For opportunities to study or work abroad , see page 22 for details
‘ I love studying my course because I look after all different age ranges so I ’ m not constricted to just one age range . The lecturers are supportive as well so if you ’ ve got any questions about assignments or any other worries they ’ re just really supportive ’
Samantha Palmer
Graduates in work and / or further study 90 %
HESA Graduate Outcomes survey 2018 / 19
Future opportunities
Take your expert skills and knowledge into a rewarding career supporting children , young people and their families . Our graduates typically pursue careers in community and social care work , educational welfare , health promotion and youth work , or as play workers , therapists , learning mentors or teachers ( with further study ).
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