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Digital Marketing (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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Course summary

Overview With technology reshaping marketing every day, digital marketing skills are in demand across industries — and need constant development to keep up with the sector. This course builds your digital marketing knowledge as you work for an employer, and prepares you to continue developing your skills after you graduate. You'll explore topics like marketing analytics, search marketing, user experience, marketing communications, digital content creation, and more, all of which you can apply immediately in your workplace. As a degree apprentice you'll be working for a company as you study, so you'll graduate with years of workplace experience in addition to your degree qualification. And with assessments that focus on applying your knowledge with real-life case studies and live-client projects, this degree gives you the skills and experience you'll need to progress your career and prepare for your future in the industry. When you study a degree apprenticeship, you make an agreement with the University and your employer. You employer pays your tuition fees so there is no fee cost to you as the apprentice, and you agree to spend at least 20% of your time at your job studying. You'll study mostly through online learning, with both pre-recorded and live sessions so your studying is flexible to suit you, and attend campus for three days per year in either Portsmouth or London depending on where you work. You'll attend one day at the start of each study block in September, January and April. Accreditation The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the world’s leading professional body for marketing, has approved BA (Hons) Digital Marketing (DA) at University of Portsmouth for exemptions on CIM qualifications. The University of Portsmouth has developed strong links with CIM and our teaching content has been developed alongside CIM’s learning outcomes to ensure that course content is aligned to industry requirements. The University of Portsmouth has earned business accreditation from the AACSB in recognition of the outstanding quality of its business and management education. Less than six percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation. This course is accredited by The Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM). The IDM has over 30 years of experience helping marketers reach the next level in their careers by offering a portfolio of qualifications and training courses, all informed by industry and underpinned by core principles and best practice. Students taking an IDM-accredited course are eligible to sit a 2-hour online assessment to achieve the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing. Careers and opportunities This BA (Hons) Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship prepares you for a range of careers across digital marketing, whichever sector you work in. You'll build skills to help you progress your career and benefit your current employer. By applying the knowledge you gain during your studies to your workplace, you'll boost your future employability and skills as you prepare to progress your career — whether you choose to continue with your current employer after you graduate or apply for roles across the industry. Digital marketing graduates could continue to roles such as:

  • campaign assistant
  • marketing assistant
  • paid social senior account executive
  • content creator
  • SEO analytics officer
  • social media executive
By studying an accredited degree, you'll be eligible to apply for professional registration at associate grade for the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Institute of Direct & Digital Marketing, and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, when you graduate. The Chartered Institute for IT will recognise this apprenticeship for entry onto the register of IT technicians confirming SFIA level 3 professional competence.

Modules

Year 1

  • Business Management Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing
  • Consumer Insights
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Integrated Marketing Communications - 20 credits
  • Marketing Essentials - 20 credits
Year 2
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Research Methods
  • Public Relations
  • Search Marketing
  • User Experience Design
Year 3
  • Data Driven Insights and Ethics
  • Data Science and Big Data
  • Business to Business Marketing
  • Strategic Digital Marketing in a Global Environment
  • Work-based Digital Marketing Research Project
Year 4
  • End Point Assessment

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • Institute of Data and Marketing

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you will be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Portfolio

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Other

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 6.0.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
TOEFL (iBT)79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
PTE AcademicAn overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
Trinity ISETrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The course fee is shared between the Government and some employers, meaning no cost to you as the degree apprentice. Please see http://www.port.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/ for further information.
Digital Marketing (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS