International Business with Marketing (Top-Up)
Teesside University Campus, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) International Business with Marketing (Top-Up)
Teesside University
International Business & Marketing
Program Overview: International Business with Marketing (Top-Up)
This top-up degree is designed for students who hold a Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in a business-related subject and wish to achieve a full BA (Hons) in just one year. The program equips you with the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to become a marketing professional operating in a truly global marketplace.
You explore the fundamental values that connect people, brands, and stakeholders, covering areas such as digital marketing, brand awareness, and strategic marketing. The emphasis is on you taking control of your own learning, advancing you as a business thinker and decision maker through workshop-based, interactive, and developmental activities.
Delivered by Teesside University Business School, the program benefits from a vibrant international community with learners from over 100 countries. You develop both academic understanding of international business and marketing alongside practical, professional, and transferable skills required for graduate employability and lifelong learning.
Key Program Highlights
- Complete your honours degree in just one year, building on your existing HND or Foundation Degree qualification
- Gain real-world experience through the Teesside Marketing Clinic, offering consultancy services to local businesses and start-ups
- Industry connections with brands including Coca-Cola, Apple, Virgin Money, Volvo, and Microsoft through live projects and guest lectures
- Join a cross-cultural learning community with students from over 100 countries at Teesside University Business School
Curriculum and Modules
The BA (Hons) International Business with Marketing (Top-Up) curriculum is designed to build on your prior learning and develop advanced competencies in international business strategy, marketing management, and professional practice. You study a combination of core modules covering contemporary business challenges, strategic marketing, and an independent research project.
Contemporary Management Issues
20 creditsYou develop an understanding of the challenges faced by organisations and explore the controversies and dilemmas of contemporary management thinking and practice, studying three key interrelated issues: internationalisation, technological innovation, and sustainability.
Strategic Marketing Planning
20 creditsBuilding on prior learning, you complete a live project developing a strategic marketing plan for a national brand. You explore marketing as a managerial activity in a real-time situation, gaining valuable industry experience and skills.
Sales Management and Buyer Behaviour
20 creditsYou develop an insight into the new buyer thought process and how sales is an essential skill that carries over into many industries. This module examines consumer decision-making and effective sales strategies in an international context.
Global Business Operations and Economics
20 creditsThis module examines business operations in the context of the global economy, covering international trade, multinational enterprises, foreign investment, and the growth of emerging economies, alongside operational management techniques.
Business Research Project
20 creditsYou undertake a learner-managed business project associated with your programme area of study, providing an opportunity to demonstrate your capability to undertake an individual piece of research within a business context.
Digital Marketing and Brand Management
20 creditsYou explore digital marketing strategies and brand awareness techniques, examining how organisations build and maintain brand identity in an increasingly digital and globally connected marketplace.
Elective and Specialisation Options
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the BA (Hons) International Business with Marketing (Top-Up), you need to have successfully completed a relevant prior qualification at the appropriate level. This program is specifically designed for students who have completed a foundation degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in a business-related subject. Contact Uni4Edu for guidance on your specific qualifications and eligibility.
Academic Requirements
- Primary QualificationSuccessful completion of a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a business-related subject, or equivalent qualification
- Academic LevelEquivalent to completion of Level 5 (Year 2) of a UK undergraduate degree programme
- Subject AreaPrior qualification must be in a business-related discipline such as Business Studies, Marketing, Management, or similar
- International QualificationsEquivalent international qualifications are accepted; contact Uni4Edu for country-specific requirements and assessment
- Work ExperienceNot formally required, though relevant professional experience may support your application
English Language Requirements
- IELTSOverall score of 6.0 (with no individual component below 5.5)
- PTE AcademicOverall score of 59
- Cambridge EnglishScore of 169 on the Cambridge English Scale
Required Documents
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships and Funding
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships specifically designed for international students to help make studying in the UK more affordable. Most scholarships are automatically considered based on your application, so no separate scholarship application is needed. Contact Uni4Edu for personalised guidance on funding opportunities available to you.
Vice Chancellor's Scholarship
GBP 7,000 fee waiverThis prestigious scholarship recognises outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional skills and commitment to becoming future global leaders. It is awarded as a one-off fee waiver in the first year of study for eligible international students.
Global Excellence Scholarship
GBP 2,000 fee waiverAwarded to international students who demonstrate academic excellence in their application. The scholarship is allocated as a fee waiver for the first full academic year and eligible students are automatically considered based on their admission application.
Deans' International Scholarship
GBP 3,000 fee waiverThis scholarship offers a tuition fee reduction to exceptional international students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It supports students who achieve the highest grades prior to joining the university.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this programme are well placed to find employment in a wide range of business, marketing, management, and administrative roles both in the UK and overseas. The program's emphasis on practical skills, live projects, and industry engagement ensures you develop the employability characteristics that employers actively seek in new graduate recruits.
Potential Career Roles
Industry Partners and Potential Employers
Rankings and Recognition
Teesside University has earned significant recognition for its teaching quality, student satisfaction, and growing international profile. Named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2025, the university has invested GBP 300 million in its award-winning campus and continues to rise in global rankings.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Business, Management and Marketing | Times Good University Guide | #79 |
| Teaching Quality | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide | #23 in the UK |
| Social Inclusion | Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide | #3 in the UK |
| Student Satisfaction | National Rankings | #26 of 130 institutions |
How to Apply
Applying for this program is easy with Uni4Edu. Our team will guide you through every step of the process — from document preparation to final enrolment.
Contact Uni4Edu
Reach out to our team via email or phone. We will assess your profile and confirm your eligibility for this program.
Prepare Your Documents
Our advisors will provide you with a personalised checklist of required documents and help you prepare your application package.
Submit Your Application
Uni4Edu will submit your application on your behalf and keep you updated on its progress throughout the review period.
Receive Your Offer
Once accepted, we will help you understand your offer, arrange visa support if needed, and guide you through the enrolment process.
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