BSc (Hons)

Digital Marketing with Foundation Year

  • Foundation Year – Build core accounting, finance, and numeracy skills
  • Industry-aligned – Gain practical knowledge in financial management and accounting standards
  • Flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
  • City-centre campuses – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
  • Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.

KEY INFORMATION

Level Of Study

Undergraduate

Duration

3/4 Years

Intakes

October, January, May

Locations

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Study Mode

Blended Learning (1 day online & 1 day in class)

Entry Requirements

Apply without Previous Qualifications

*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.

Modules
Career Progression

Modules Include :

Foundation Year:

  • Preparing for University Success
  • Exploring the Business Environment
  • Advancing your Academic Skills
  • Becoming an Effective Leader
  • Planning for Your Future Success
  • Investigation & Innovation Project

Year 1:

  • Understanding Digital Marketing (20 credits)
  • Content Production (20 credits)​
  • Audience Fundamentals (20 credits)​
  • Managing Social Media (20 credits) ​
  • Building Digital Platforms (20 credits)​
  • Resource Management (20 credits)

Year 2:

  • Digital Advertising (20 credits)
  • Search Engine Optimisation and
  • Copywriting (20 credits)​
    User
  • Experience Design (20 credits)​
  • Digital Marketing Campaigns (20 credits) ​
  • Research for Digital
  • Marketing (20 credits)​
    Digital Internship (20 credits)​

Year 3:

  • Digital Marketing Analytics (20 credits)
  • Global Brand Management (20 credits)​
  • Digital Marketing Strategy (20 credits)​
  • Strategic Customer Experience
  • Design (20 credits) ​
  • Digital Public Relations (20 credits)
  • Digital Marketing Showcase (20 credits)​

A BSc in Digital Marketing equips graduates with in-demand skills in digital strategy, content creation, analytics, and campaign management. With experience and continued professional development, graduates can progress into high-level positions across industries. Potential senior job titles include:

  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Digital Marketing Director
  • Head of Digital Strategy
  • Senior Marketing Manager
  • CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Manager
  • Digital Communications Director
  • Head of Marketing Analytics
  • UX/UI Strategy Lead
  • Marketing Automation Director

Build in-demand Digital Marketing skills employers need

Studying Digital Marketing helps you develop practical skills in SEO, social media, content creation, email marketing, and online advertising to effectively engage and grow digital audiences. Employers value professionals who can analyse data, understand customer behaviour, manage campaigns across digital platforms, and drive measurable results in a fast-paced digital environment.

Why Choose a Career in Digital Marketing?

Choosing a career in Digital Marketing offers the opportunity to work in a fast-growing, dynamic industry where creativity and data-driven strategies combine to drive business success. With businesses increasingly relying on online presence, there is strong demand for skilled digital marketers, offering diverse career opportunities, flexibility, and competitive salaries.

Do I Qualify?

Speak to one of our expert course advisors and find out if you are eligible in under 2 mins.

Why study a Digital Marketing degree with a foundation year?

The foundation year has been designed for students who have decided to start a career in digital marketing or need extra support settling back into education.

Learn flexibly with our three blended learning options delivered at ourLondon, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds campuses, helping you to balance studies with work and life commitments.

Choose when you learn with blended learning

Blended learning is a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, designed to help you balance your studies with work, family, or other responsibilities. We offer timetables for you to choose from in either London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds

Daytime students

2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online

Evening and weekend students

2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.

Weekend students

Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday

Frequently Asked Questions

A BSc Digital Marketing degree prepares you for careers in social media management, SEO, digital advertising, content marketing, e-commerce, and data-driven marketing strategy. Graduates are in demand across all industries, from retail and finance to tech and creative agencies

Yes — Digital Marketing is one of the fastest-growing career fields worldwide. Businesses of all sizes need skilled professionals to manage their online presence, boost sales, and build customer engagement. This degree gives you highly employable skills.

Graduates often progress into roles such as Digital Marketing Executive, SEO Specialist, Social Media Manager, PPC Executive, E-commerce Manager, Content Strategist, and Digital Marketing Analyst. With experience, you can advance into senior management or consultancy roles.

Starting salaries typically range from £30,000 to £40,000 in the UK. With experience, roles such as Digital Marketing Manager or E-commerce Lead can earn £40,000 to £60,000+ depending on the sector and location.

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