Course summary
TEF Silver
University College Birmingham has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
Course snapshot All business sectors are seeking out graduates with digital marketing skills and our Digital Marketing course, accredited by University of Birmingham, will give you the skills and confidence to thrive in this competitive field. Who’s the course for? Digital marketing channels have revolutionised the manner in which all businesses – domestic or global, and large or small independent enterprises – operate and market their commercial activities. An ever-increasing number of organisations are embracing digital marketing platforms to enhance and support their core marketing communications objectives – and this course will allow you to maximise your career opportunities and progression. Why should I study the course?
- PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT – Gain valuable real-world experience during your studies by taking on an optional 48-week paid work placement
- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Apply the theory you have learned to practical situations on consultancy projects, as well as having the chance to research and develop a new digital concept
- INDUSTRY VISITS - Visit marketing industry firms in order to explore how the sector operates
- ENRICHMENT – Network with digital marketing professionals and agencies, as well as hearing from a variety of expert guest lecturers
- Web design and digital marketing
- Media development and advertising
- Online community management
- Social media marketing and management
- Digital planning and strategy
Course details
Modules
YEAR 1
- Essentials of Digital Marketing Communications
- The External Business Environment
- Marketing Dynamics
- People and Organisations
- Planning for Professional Development
- Principles of Finance
- Digital Toolkit
- Marketing Intelligence
- Consumer Insights
- Digital Marketing Planning
- Advanced Digital Toolkit
- Employability in Practice
- Digital Content and Copy
- Enterprise Start-up Studies
- Operational Sales Management
- Creative Communications
- Business Innovation and the Environment
- Voluntary Initiative
Assessment method
Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Teaching Example of a typical teaching week (up to 15 contact hours):
- Large group teaching – 6 hours
- Smaller group teaching – 6 hours
- Tutorials – 2 hours
- Graduate Advantage – 1 hour
- Subject-related workshops – 1 hour
- Field trips and visits
- Coursework – 68%
- Practical assessment – 24%
- Written examinations – 8%
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:
- 9N04
- Institution code:
- B35
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry please contact [email protected] to check your eligibility. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to UCB. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. Your application must also include a reference from your line manager supporting your entry to higher education. For further details please contact Admissions. Students who are studying a mixture of qualifications will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill |
IELTS (Academic) | BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component | |
Institution's Own Test | BA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component |
To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.
UCB English Language Requirements
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £11500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University College Birmingham
Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JB