BA Business Management with Marketing, online in 18 months
A UK bachelor degree for working professionals. Study around your job, submit assignments instead of sitting exams, and graduate with a degree awarded by a UK university partner.
£10 to apply · Offer within 24 hours · Apply with qualifications or relevant work experience
Stanmore School of Business Limited — UK registered learning provider since 2017.
- Duration
- 18 months
- Credits
- 480
- Level
- FHEQ Level 6
- Assessment
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Start date
- Any time
- Fees from
- £478.57 / month
Built for people who already work
The BA Business Management with Marketing is a UK bachelor’s degree delivered 100% online by LEAP Education and awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The programme totals 480 credits at FHEQ Level 6 and is assessed entirely by assignment, with no written examinations.
Standard completion is 18 months. You can start at any time, study around full-time work and submit coursework online. Fees from £6,700 with interest-free instalment plans. Graduates progress to postgraduate study or senior management roles.
Commercial leaders who cannot connect brand narrative to bottom-line profitability are being sidelined in favor of generalists who understand the full revenue cycle. The market no longer rewards specialists who only manage social media channels or ad spend; it demands managers who can align customer acquisition costs with long-term business strategy. This 18-month programme forces that integration, turning isolated marketing tactics into a cohesive business growth engine.
Key facts
- Qualification:
- BA Business Management with Marketing
- Level:
- FHEQ Level 6
- Credits:
- 480
- Study mode:
- 100% online
- Duration:
- 18 months
- Assessment:
- Assignment-based (no written exams)
- Fees from:
- £478.57 / month
- Entry requirements:
- A Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or equivalent; or relevant experience. Minimum age 18.
- Last verified:
- 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
3 stages, one award
Each stage builds towards the final award. Complete every stage to graduate with 480 credits.
Foundations
Principles of management, marketing, finance and people. Equivalent to Year 1 of a UK degree.
120 credits
Applied practice
Operations, HR, law and research skills. Equivalent to Year 2.
120 credits
Honours year
Strategy, international business and a research project leading to the honours award.
120 credits → Graduation
What you'll study
Marketing Research Methods
Translate raw market data into actionable intelligence that drives evidence-based strategy in any global business environment.
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Navigate complex ethical landscapes to lead sustainable, socially responsible organizations that meet international compliance and reputation standards.
Consumer Behaviour and Psychology
Decode the psychological drivers behind purchasing decisions to craft strategies that resonate with diverse, international audiences.
Brand Management and Branding
Build and protect high-value brand identities that secure competitive advantage and customer loyalty in crowded global markets.
Marketing Communications and Advertising
Design and execute integrated communication campaigns that effectively engage stakeholders across varying cultural contexts and digital channels.
International Marketing and Globalization
Master the complexities of entering foreign markets to manage cross-border expansion and adapt to nuanced cultural business practices.
Digital Marketing and E-commerce
Leverage digital platforms and online sales channels to drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and operational efficiency in the modern digital economy.
Strategic Marketing Planning
Formulate long-term marketing strategies that align with broader business objectives and dynamically respond to shifting global market conditions.
Business Finance and Accounting for Marketing
Interpret budgets and analyze ROI to make commercially sound marketing investments that directly contribute to overall business profitability.
Operations Management for Marketing
Optimize supply chain and operational processes to ensure the efficient, high-quality delivery of marketing promises and products.
Marketing Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilize analytics tools to measure campaign performance and drive continuous improvement through precise, data-led strategic adjustments.
Every module is assessed by written assignments submitted online, with tutor feedback and sample assignments to guide you.
Two ways in
Qualifications
A Level 3 qualification or equivalent, or an international equivalent. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
Work experience
Candidates with 2+ years of relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply. Your practical knowledge counts.
Minimum age 18. International applicants welcome. Send us your certificates and we'll confirm eligibility within 24 hours.
Fully online
No campus visits. Study on any device, in any time zone.
Materials included
Study notes, sample assignments and resources from day one.
24/7 study assistant
Instant explanations and assignment guidance from our AI study assistant.
Tutor feedback
Qualified tutors mark assignments and give feedback by email and chat.
Where this can take you
Office for National Statistics, ASHE Table 14.7a Annual pay - Gross, full-time — Marketing and commercial managers (SOC 2432). Data year: 2025 provisional (released 23 October 2025). Geography: UK. Occupation: Marketing and commercial managers. Data type: Median gross annual earnings of full-time employee jobs. Not a minimum, maximum, or average of a range. https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/datasets/occupation4digitsoc2010ashetable14/2025provisional
This figure is the UK median gross annual earnings of full-time employees in the cited occupation. It is not a minimum or a maximum, and it is not the pay of people who completed this qualification. Actual pay varies by location, hours, experience and employer. Completing this qualification does not guarantee employment or this salary.
Indicative UK salary information for related occupations. Figures reflect the referenced occupation and data source, not guaranteed earnings after completing this qualification.
Choose your pace
All plans are interest-free and include every module, study material and tutor support. A £10 enrolment fee applies.
| Most popular18 monthsfast track | Most popular24 monthssemi fast track | 36 monthsregular | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total fee | £6,700 | £5,900 | £5,900 |
| Monthly | £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700) | £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900) | £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900) |
| Quarterly | £1,675 × 4 | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) | £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900) |
| Half-yearly | £2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700) | £1,475 × 4 | £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900) |
| Pay in full | £6,365 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) | £5,605 (save 5%) |
| Apply | Apply | Apply |
- Monthly£478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.57 + £478.59 (total £6,700)
- Quarterly£1,675 × 4
- Half-yearly£2,233.33 + £2,233.33 + £2,233.34 (total £6,700)
- Pay in full£6,365 (save 5%)
- Monthly£327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.78 + £327.74 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£1,475 × 4
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
- Monthly£210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.71 + £210.83 (total £5,900)
- Quarterly£655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.56 + £655.52 (total £5,900)
- Half-yearly£983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.33 + £983.35 (total £5,900)
- Pay in full£5,605 (save 5%)
* Programme fees shown include online learning, study materials and tutor support for the qualification. A separate £10 enrolment fee is payable when you submit your application. Interest-free instalment plans and a 5% discount for paying the full programme fee upfront are available where shown.
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Talk to an adviser on WhatsApp →Who awards your qualification
Your BA Business Management with Marketing is awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers; the awarding university is named in your offer letter. LEAP Education, a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited, supports your admission, learning and tutoring.
Degree level
FHEQ Level 6 on the UK Framework for Higher Education Qualifications — the same level as a campus award.
Provider
Stanmore School of Business Limited · Company No. 10591140 · UKPRN 10085235. UK Register of Learning Providers
Start in three steps
- 01
Apply online
Complete the short form and pay the £10 enrolment fee. About five minutes.
- 02
Receive your offer
We confirm eligibility and email your start date and payment options.
- 03
Start learning
Pay your first instalment and get access to your modules.
Insights and Q&A
Extra detail beyond this page — written for learners researching fees, assessment and outcomes.
Common questions
Is this a real UK degree?
Yes. On successful completion you receive a UK degree awarded by a UK university partner with degree-awarding powers. The awarding university is confirmed in your offer letter.
Can I study from outside the UK?
Yes. The programme is 100% online with no campus visits, so you can study from anywhere in the UK or internationally.
Are there any exams?
No. Every unit is assessed through written assignments submitted online. There are no written examinations.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent or an equivalent credential. Candidates with 2+ years of relevant professional experience are also encouraged to apply. Minimum age 18.
How long does it take and what does it cost?
You can choose 18 months (fast track, £6,700); 24 months (semi fast track, £5,900); 36 months (regular, £5,900). Interest-free instalment plans are available on each option.
When can I start?
You can enrol at any time. Once your application is accepted and the first payment is made, you receive access to the learning platform and study materials.
Who operates LEAP Education?
LEAP Education is a brand of Stanmore School of Business Limited (Company No. 10591140, UKPRN 10085235), a UK learning provider.
Last reviewed 5 September 2026 by Dr Namita Singh, Head of Academics
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