BSc Marketing and Management With Year Abroad

This four-year programme includes a full academic year spent studying at a partner university abroad, enabling you to gain global insights into marketing strategies and business practices. You’ll develop cross-cultural communication skills and broaden your professional network, all while continuing your studies at Exeter’s Streatham Campus.

So here’s what experiential learning looks like in this programme:

• Full-year study abroad (Year 3): Spend your third year at one of Exeter’s partner institutions overseas, gaining exposure to different markets, business cultures, and academic perspectives.

• Real-world marketing and management projects: Throughout the programme, engage in live briefs, brand analysis, and consumer research projects to develop practical skills and teamwork.

• Training in industry-standard digital tools: Learn to use platforms like Excel, SPSS, CRM systems, and digital marketing analytics tools through workshops and coursework.

• Guest lectures and networking events: Benefit from sessions led by marketing and business professionals, offering insights into current industry trends and career advice.

• Final-year dissertation or applied project: Complete a research project or practical marketing campaign, applying your knowledge to a topic of your choice.

• Career support and employability services: Access Exeter’s Careers & Enterprise Centre for CV workshops, interview preparation, placement advice, and employer events.

• Modern campus facilities: Study in Exeter’s well-equipped lecture theatres, collaborative learning spaces, and digital resource centres on the Streatham Campus.

Graduates often move into roles such as international marketing executive, brand manager, digital marketing strategist, or business development consultant. The year abroad enriches your global perspective and intercultural skills, making you highly attractive to multinational employers. Starting salaries typically range from £25,000 to £30,000, with many progressing quickly to higher positions.

Here’s why this programme stands out for your career:

• University Services to Support Employment
  Exeter’s Careers Service provides personalised support including CV workshops, interview preparation, employer networking events, and guidance for securing international internships or work placements during your year abroad.

• Employment Statistics & Salary Figures
  Around 92% of graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months, with those who complete a year abroad often enjoying enhanced employability and competitive starting salaries.

• University–Industry Partnerships
  The programme benefits from Exeter’s strong links with global companies across sectors like finance, tech, retail, and consulting. Students often complete international placements or projects with companies such as Amazon, Deloitte, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and PwC.

• Long-term Accreditation Value
  Exeter Business School holds Triple Accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), a prestigious mark that adds global recognition to your degree and increases your employability worldwide.

• Graduation Outcomes
  You’ll graduate with strong marketing and management skills plus global experience—ready to take on strategic roles in international business, consultancy, or digital marketing.

Further Academic Progression:
Following this degree, you can pursue postgraduate studies in international marketing, global business strategy, digital marketing, or business management. The year abroad also prepares you well for competitive master’s programmes and professional marketing qualifications worldwide.