BSc Psychology & Marketing

Duration: 4 years full-time with integrated placement year / 3 years full-time without integrated placement year option available for international students (i.e. non-UK / non-EU students)

UCAS Code: C8NF. Please note that the first intake of this course will be in September 2018, subject to full course approval.

Please note:

• All candidates are considered on an individual basis based on all previous and predicted qualifications, experience, references and motivation. Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with lower predicted grades if the application is of a high standard (however, initial offers will not be lower than stated below).

• Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification. Find out more about our English language requirements.

• GCSE requirements: Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics and English at Grade B/5 and above.

• All applicants that apply before the January 15 deadline and receive an offer will be invited to an Applicant Visit Day to discover more about the course and Aston University.
  

• Find out more about our admissions policy.

• The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
  

Typical offers:

• A Levels
• IB
• BTEC
• Access to HE
• International & other qualifications

ABB. Science subject/subjects welcomed, but not essential. General Studies not accepted.

A Level applicants who select this course as their Firm UCAS choice may be eligible for our lowered offer scheme. This means that the grades that you will need in order to be accepted on to the course will be reduced.

We welcome applications from students who have tried to improve their examination grades by taking a maximum of one set of resits. We treat these applications in exactly the same way as other applications. However, if you have had more than one attempt at improving your grades, your application will be considered on an individual basis and we reserve to make an amended (higher) offer, or not make an offer.

32 points overall in the IB Diploma to include 655 at HL

• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D plus two A Levels at grade AB
• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science or Social Science: DD plus A level at grade A (excluding General Studies)
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Social Science: D*DD.

We welcome applications from students who have taken BTEC qualifications as a first option and who have met our other requirements.

We do not consider applications from students who are unsuccessful in obtaining the required number and/or standard of A-levels for admission to our programmes and subsequently embark on a BTEC as a second option. Instead we would encourage you to resit your A-levels (see our resit policy).

Access to Science or Social Science are considered from mature applicants only (aged 21+) on an individual basis. We typically require 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 30 at Distinction and the rest at Merit or higher.

International Foundation Programme in Science (Aston University): We also welcome international students with equivalent qualifications to apply for our courses. For international students without equivalent qualifications, it is also possible to gain entry to this course by completing an International Foundation Programme at Aston University, although please note the progression requirements to our courses. International applicants expected to gain foundation diplomas from other providers are welcomed and will be considered on a case by case basis.

Foundation Programme in Science (Aston University): For students with good A-level (or equivalent) grades, but who narrowly miss our standard requirements, it is also possible to gain entry to this course by completing a Foundation Year, although please note the progression requirements.

Other qualifications: If your qualification is not listed, please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.

International qualifications: International students can discover more about the qualifications we accept on our international pages.

• UK / EU students: £9,250 (£1,250 during placement year)

• International students: £14,630 (£2,500 during placement year)

Explore the costs involved in university and the financial support that may be available to you.

• This course looks at the practical applications of psychology and marketing, and the links between theory and practice. Apply your knowledge of how people think and reason, communicate, and learn and remember to the study of consumer behaviour, sales management and digital marketing.

  Put your knowledge into practice on your integrated placement year and choose a topic of your choice to investigate further for your final year project, individually supervised by one of our team of experienced psychology staff.

  Year 1

  Study topics such as Learning and Memory, Social Psychology, Economic Environment of Business and Consumer Behaviour.

  Year 2

  Develop your understanding further in modules such as Language & Communication, Thinking & Reasoning, Individual Differences, Market Research, Professional Selling & Sales Management and Marketing Communications & Digital Marketing.

  Placement year

  The placement year is an opportunity for you to set your studies in context by taking a placement in the UK or abroad.

  Final year

  During your final year you can specialise in the areas of particular interest and relevance to your career. You will complete core modules including Critical Social Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Child Development, and Marketing Strategy & Simulation. You will also complete a final year project in psychology and select optional modules on topics such International Marketing, Strategic Brand Management, Customer Care and Sports Marketing.