Course summary
Distinguish yourself and fast-track your career with our CIM-aligned BA (Hons) Digital Marketer degree. Master the essential professional skills for contemporary digital marketing and gain a solid grasp of core marketing principles. Explore specific interests and understand the societal, ethical, and technological landscapes driving modern business. Develop the expertise to formulate compelling digital strategies for diverse organisations. Blend in-depth theory with practical client exposure and industry tools to build a diverse portfolio featuring real-client work. Our staff and our local business partnerships ensure course content is industry-standard, equipping you for the competitive digital sector. Build strong regional employer networks and tackle real-world business challenges. Employers seek graduates with practical content management, technical digital marketing skills, enhanced business awareness, and expertise in areas like project management and social media. Employability is key, and is embedded at every level of the program, culminating in a final-year Professional Placement to launch your career. Successful completion of modules will allow you to apply for The Professional Certificate in Marketing (Digital Marketing) from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) https://www.cim.co.uk/. As the foremost professional organisation for marketers globally, the CIM is dedicated to advancing the marketing profession, upholding professional standards, and enhancing the skills of marketing practitioners. In collaboration with CIM, UCP offers you the chance to attain professional qualifications through the CIM Accredited Degree partnership. These CIM qualifications are in high demand among employers, and their content is integrated into our degree programs, ensuring that we provide you with optimal opportunities for a successful career in marketing. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 20 students.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Principles of Marketing (15 credits) Personal and Professional Development (15 credits) Digital Marketing Fundamentals (30 credits) Social Media & Marketing Technology (30 credits) Search Engine Marketing & Optimisation (30 credits) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Marketing Strategy in the Digital Age (30 credits) Consumer & buyer behaviour and insights (30 credits) Integrated Marketing Communications (30 credits) Brand management (30 credits) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) • Marketing in a Digital Age (15 credits) Contemporary issues in digital marketing (30 credits) Strategic Marketing and Leadership (30 credits) Undergraduate major project (30 credits) B2B marketing and e-commerce (30 credits)
Assessment method
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) 60% Practical reports/assignments 30% Presentations/pitches 10% Reflections YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) 60% Practical reports/assignments 20% Presentations/pitches 20% Reflections/elf assessment YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) 65% Practical reports/assignments 25% Presentations/pitches 10% Posters/visual presentations Your final degree classification is calculatedcalculate as an average of all Level 5 and Level 6 credits with the Level 6 credits given twice as much weighting as the Level 5. Visit our published documents and policies page for The Open University regulations
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- DMC2
- Institution code:
- P56
- Campus name:
- University Centre Peterborough
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough
Park Crescent
Peterborough
PE1 4DZ
