QA1S002 - Principles of Marketing 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: QA1S002
Module Title: Principles of Marketing
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: FBCI Faculty
Faculty Sub Group: FBCI Faculty
Module Leader: Lorna Loy
Module Team: Khalid Solaiman, Liam Newton
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
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Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

This module aims to teach students a range of core marketing and consumer behaviour concepts that will enable them to perform key marketing functions and processes.

Content Summary

Marketing is the management process used to identify, anticipate, and satisfy the requirements of customers both efficiently, and profitably. At the heart of marketing is the idea that your customer is your best asset. This module teaches you how to understand and market to your customer. These are fundamental skills in the diverse and fast paced marketing industry.
As a part of this module, you will be encouraged to reflect on your own thoughts and behaviours as a consumer. You’ll be assessed on your ability to relate your behaviours back to key marketing and consumer behaviour theories through a creative, consumer-focussed infographic. Infographics need to present information succinctly, and therefore this assessment is notably below USW’s assessment tariff.
You can expect to cover the following topics as a part of this module:
• Introduction to marketing and consumer behaviour Brands and branding
• The 7P’s
• Segmentation, targeting, and positioning Relationship management
• The consumer decision making process
• Media touchpoints
• Reference groups, attitude formation, and change

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 48
Independent Study 65
Directed Study 75
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 4
Groupwork 8
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of a range of fundamental marketing concepts.
LO2 Demonstrate an ability to reflect on consumption habits and processes.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Poster 1 Poster (Infographic) - Develop a succinct infographic in a digital format which explores relevant marketing and consumer behaviour theories. 0 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Poster 1

Reading List

Masterson, R., Phillips, N., and Pickton, D. (latest edition). Marketing: An Introduction. London; Sage. 2017
Sethna, Z., Blythe, J. (latest edition). Consumer Behaviour. London; Sage. 2016
Kimmel, A. J. (latest edition). Psychological Foundations of Marketing. Abingdon; Routledge. 2018
Trade press including Marketing Week