Marketing with Study Abroad Year

University of Southampton

If you want to pursue a career in marketing, our Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM) accredited degree will give you an edge in the job market. With plenty of hands-on learning, you'll cover recent developments such as big data and digital marketing, and learn how to integrate them with more traditional techniques. The University of Southampton is ranked **11th in the UK for Marketing** (Complete University Guide 2026).You'll also gain practical experience whilst spending a year abroad studying at one of our international partner institutions with the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance your employability. The study abroad year is a unique opportunity to experience another culture, improve your language skills and enhance your CV.With this marketing course, you can:- Gain hands-on experience by designing and running a live digital campaign for real business.- Benefit from the knowledge of guest speakers who are marketing leaders in small, medium and large UK companies.- Learn how to use consumer data to make effective marketing decisions - a skill that recruiters consider important.- Develop an understanding of how to measure the success of marketing efforts in different types of companies.- Get skills in related topics such as accounting, analytics and strategy.- Learn how to use the latest marketing software and tools.**Graduates from the University of Southampton Business School earn £34,100 on average within 15 months of graduating** (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23 published 2025). You can also take this course with a paid industrial placement year and gain valuable industry experience.

Southampton Business School