- Undergraduate
Business Studies with Digital Marketing with Foundation BA (Hons)
Overview
Why study at the University of West London?
- Ranked 30th university in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2025
- Our Business and Management courses are ranked #1 in London for modern universities - The Guardian University Guide 2025
- Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2024**
- Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
Why study this course?
This course will provide you with an opportunity to develop your perspective on business and digital marketing which will enhance and expand your future career.
The course is delivered in a series of cycles integrating theory, skills and practical elements. Each cycle will introduce you to important foundational frameworks and will help you to put theory into practice across a range of real-world scenarios and contexts.
The course content reflects the latest professional insights and academic research on business and digital marketing. To meet your personal development and employability needs, a substantial number of completely new modules have been developed which are aligned to current theory, skills and practice demands. By the end of your studies, you would also have gained knowledge of consulting on digital marketing and business issues in a real-world context.
Foundation Year
The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course. Please note that a £2000 Path to Success bursary is available to all UK foundation year students, which is non-repayable.
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Course detail & modules
This course was developed in response to the growing need for business management professionals to play an active role in acquiring, converting and retaining customers using digital channels.
Success in delivering products and services to market, and sustaining competitive advantage, is increasingly driven by streamlined processes. These processes have increased the need for individual employees to become confident, evidence-based decision makers.
This course will introduce you to the customer-centric strategies that enable organisations to integrate management, resourcing and communications into silo-free structures. The course also recognises the requirement for professionals to be able to analyse and evaluate digital marketing campaign performance in the face of active competition and constant changes in consumer purchasing preferences and behaviour.
The course also anticipates the growing demand for professionals to understand how to strategies for business growth must also be supported by genuine sustainability and social responsibility. To support long-term career progression and professional durability, several modules are focused on career development, leadership abilities and collaborative work practices.
Modules will provide you with the opportunity to engage in project-driven critical enquiry into SME, start-up and enterprise marketing contexts and problems. Working as client-facing consultants, you will deliver projects that showcase genuine commercial experience and outcomes.
This combination of contemporary business management skills, digital campaign delivery and real-world experience will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
Foundation year
There are many reasons for joining a foundation year course; you may not have the exact subjects or grades at A level to meet the entry requirements, you may have been living abroad or want to change direction with your career. Whatever your starting point, the foundation year offers a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge that you will need to get the most from your studies and thrive at University. Successful completion of the foundation year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.
Compulsory modules
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Introduction to Business
During this module you will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of business organisations and the way they operate in the UK economy.
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Recording of Business Transactions
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Personalised Learning
The Personalised Learning module is intended to equip you with the study skills needed to successfully progress onto level 4, the first year of undergraduate study. Tutor group sessions are an integral part of the module, where you will consolidate your learning and frame it in the context of your subject area. The module will focus on various aspects of study skills, such as those skills related to reading and writing, learning approaches, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, researching, referencing, plagiarism, legal research and time management.
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Data Handling and ICT
You will develop skills and confidence in the use and application of numerical data and analysis.
You will also prepare, present and process data using business software.
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Managing People and Systems
In the course of this management module you will explore people management within business structures and how they lead to the fulfilment of business goals.
You will learn about recruitment, different personalities, team dynamics, people assessment systems and understand basic theories of motivation and leadership.
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Study Skills for Success
This module will enable you to read critically, present an argument, and distinguish between the quality and suitability of materials. It will prepare you to use and evaluate a range of evidence sources throughout your degree.
Compulsory modules
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Principles of Management
This module has been designed to give you a basic understanding of organisations with emphasis on conceptual and interpersonal skills, an overview of the challenges that arise for managers in organisational settings, and to provide you with an introduction to the concepts and theories that can be useful in facilitating effectiveness.
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Professional Skills
In this module, you will learn to outline academic writing skills and presentation skills, show effectively working with others towards the completion of a task (teamwork skills), present skills in oral and written communication in the business environment, as well as duplicate the importance of business etiquette and the importance of rules and values in an organisation.
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Management in Practice
In this module, you will develop job-specific knowledge and techniques needed to proficiently perform work tasks. You will also practise and improve the ability to work well with other people individually and in a group. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to practise taking a managerial approach to thinking and conceptualising about abstract and complex situations.
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Principles of Digital and Social Media Marketing
You will be introduced to digital marketing and its impact on marketing. You will learn about the online marketplace and conduct micro analysis as well as learn about the macro environment of digital marketing. You will gain an overview of digital marketing strategy and learn how to use digital marketing and social media tool to create effective digital experiences.
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Employability Skills
In this module, you will develop the personal and professional skills to prepare you for the world of work and understanding the concept of employability; reflecting on your career journey; and developing an active LinkedIn profile. The module will link closely with the other modules delivered during the semester and will help you to prepare for your future career and grasp core business theory.
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Analysis of Real World Issues
The aim of this module is to enable you to critically evaluate the challenges faced by organisations in today’s perplexing business environment nationally and internationally. Furthermore, this module will allow you to critically examine the type, nature and gravity of those challenges and create an organisation which is flexible and fluid to adopt to those challenges.
Compulsory modules
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Marketing and Brand Management
On this module you will explore issues such as designing processes, making decisions about location, layout and capacity management, managing the supply chain, and managing quality. In particular, you will focus on practical examples and case studies. This will involve assessments in groups and/or individually in which you will present your research findings, before a final written exam.
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Web Design and Development
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Social Media and Analytics
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Organisational Behaviour
On this module you will gain critical knowledge of how organisations work, and how individuals and groups affect organisational success or failure. You will explore the emerging workplace realities of self-leadership, networks, knowledge management and virtual teams, as well as organisational learning and working within culturally diverse work-place communities.
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Leadership and Teams
In this module, you will have the opportunity to review the skills required to develop high performance working teams in the current business context. You will also explore the theories and models of group dynamics, communication, motivation, diversity, etc. Additionally, you will have to consider their implications for leadership in a team environment.
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Group Business Development Applied Project
In this module, you will have the opportunity to work in groups and identify and develop a business projects for an organisation. Furthermore, this module is also aimed at understanding the groups dynamics and how to work in group by eliminating conflicts and work towards a common goal.
Compulsory modules
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Strategic Management
In this module, you will learn to explain the basic concepts, principles and practices associated with strategic management process. You will also critically analyse the internal business environment to determine strength and weaknesses and inform strategic management decisions for a given organisation using appropriate frameworks. Additionally, you will be able to critically analyse the external business environment to determine opportunities and threats and inform strategic management decisions for a given organisation using appropriate frameworks.
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Career Strategy and Planning (CSP)
This module will give you the opportunity to apply professional career management skills designed to assist you in actively planning and preparing for your future careers.
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Business Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Practice
In this module, you will critically analyse the drivers of enterprise and wealth creation from the perspective of their ethical implications. You will also investigate changing approaches and attitudes to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Additionally, you will have to critically evaluate frameworks for the discussion of business ethical issues and the use of tools for managing business ethics.
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Critical Inquiry in Marketing
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Digital Marketing Consulting in Practice (40 credits)
Entry requirements
These can include:
- A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above
- BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass
- Access to HE Diploma
- T-Levels
You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.
Looking for BA (Hons) Business Studies with Digital Marketing with Foundation without Foundation Year?
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.
Looking for BA (Hons) Business Studies with Digital Marketing with Foundation without Foundation Year?
You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.
You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.
Looking for BA (Hons) Business Studies with Digital Marketing with Foundation without Foundation Year?
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.
Looking for BA (Hons) Business Studies with Digital Marketing with Foundation without Foundation Year?
Fees & funding
September 2025 tuition fees
Foundation Year 1 - full-time UK (Home) student: £5,760, full-time international student: £16,250
Year 2 onwards (subject to change) - currently full-time UK (Home) student: £9,250, full-time international student: £16,250
Please note:
- Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
- Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year.
- If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
- If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.
Funding your studies
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.
Foundation year bursary
If you are a UK student joining a foundation year course with UWL, you will receive a £2000 Path to Success bursary to support your studies. This is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. You will receive £500 per year subject to your attendance, engagement and progression through your studies.
To find out more, explore our Undergraduate scholarships and bursaries page.
September 2025 tuition fees
Foundation Year 1 - full-time UK (Home) student: £5,760, full-time international student: £16,250
Year 2 onwards (subject to change) - currently full-time UK (Home) student: £9,250, full-time international student: £16,250
Please note:
- Fees for the 2026/27 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.
- Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year.
- If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
- If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.
International students - funding your studies
We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.
Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.
Teaching staff
Shafqat Abbas
Shafqat Abbas is a Senior Lecturer in business and finance. He is a professional academic with more than 10 years of experience in Higher Education. He has successfully delivered and led different business courses at various levels. His expertise covers various practices in international business management, finance and accounting, teaching, assessing, supervising and internal & external quality assurance processes. He had also worked for other colleges and universities, including the London School of Science and Technology, Bloomsbury Institute London, and the University of Bedfordshire.
His areas of expertise are finance and management subjects. His current research interests involve Corporate Governance, Finance, Money and Capital markets, and Corporate Law.
Before starting his professional academic journey, he worked in the banking industry, in both local and international banks, including the Royal Bank of Scotland UK, as a (KYB) Business Analyst.
In my opinion;
Universities are the centres of research and innovation; attending a university can expose you to cutting-edge ideas and technology. University education is an essential investment in your future that can have far-reaching benefits, both personally and professionally.
Shafqat Abbas is a Senior Lecturer in business and finance. He is a professional academic with more than 10 years of experience in Higher Education. He has successfully delivered and led different business courses at various levels. His expertise covers various practices in international business management, finance and accounting, teaching, assessing, supervising and internal & external quality assurance processes. He had also worked for other colleges and universities, including the London School of Science and Technology, Bloomsbury Institute London, and the University of Bedfordshire.
His areas of expertise are finance and management subjects. His current research interests involve Corporate Governance, Finance, Money and Capital markets, and Corporate Law.
Before starting his professional academic journey, he worked in the banking industry, in both local and international banks, including the Royal Bank of Scotland UK, as a (KYB) Business Analyst.
In my opinion;
Universities are the centres of research and innovation; attending a university can expose you to cutting-edge ideas and technology. University education is an essential investment in your future that can have far-reaching benefits, both personally and professionally.
Study & career progression
As a graduate of the BA (Hons) Business Studies with Digital Marketing degree you will be able to apply for a range of careers across many sectors and industries.
Your studies will equip you with knowledge and skills that will appeal to organisations which require professionals in areas such as:
- business administration
- sales
- retail management
- market research
- business data analysis
- junior management.
The combination of business studies and digital marketing will give you an added advantage of being able to access careers in marketing and digital marketing, including within marketing departments of business organisations, or working for marketing agencies and in digital marketing consulting.
You may also choose to pursue a postgraduate degree or enter an advanced-level professional qualification.
How to apply
Head to the UCAS website where you can apply using:
- our institution code - W05
- the UCAS course code (below)
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Next steps after making your application
We aim to make a decision on your application as quickly as we can. If we need any more information about your qualifications, we will be in touch.
In the meantime, come and visit us and find out more about what studying at UWL is like. Sign up for an open day or join a campus tour.
Visit us and see for yourself
Talk to our tutors and find out about our courses and facilities at our next open day or join a campus tour.
Our prospectus
All of our courses in one place - download now or order a hard copy.
We're here to help
Any questions about a course or studying at UWL? We're here to help - call us on 0800 036 8888 (option 2, Monday – Friday 10am-4pm) or email us on courses@uwl.ac.uk.
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