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Email:admissions@harlow-college.ac.uk
Phone:01279 868100
Harlow College
Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3EZ
The HNC in Marketing Management is a career-focused Higher Technical Qualification designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to thrive in today’s dynamic marketing environment.
This course equips you with the tools to plan and deliver high-performing marketing campaigns across digital, offline, and social media platforms. You’ll gain insight into how modern marketing operations function, and explore the key challenges and opportunities in today’s competitive landscape.
Through a blend of practical learning and strategic thinking, you'll study core topics such as Product, Content and Multi-channels, Marketing Strategy and Planning, and Managing Marketing and Digital Communications. This knowledge will empower you to create, manage, and optimise effective marketing channels that deliver real business impact.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be well-prepared to launch or advance your career in roles such as a Marketing Executive, Marketing & Communications Officer or Digital Marketing Executive.
Whether you're starting out or upskilling, this HNC provides the foundation for success in the fast-moving world of marketing.
This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)
Our HTQs have been developed with employers to ensure our students are receiving the most relevant skills and knowledge they need to progress in their career after graduation.
Why study?
Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)
This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, meaning it meets current employer and industry standards.
A Recognised Qualification
The HNC is a Level 4 qualification, equivalent to the first year of a university degree and worth 120 credits. It combines academic learning with hands-on, career-focused skills.
Designed with Employers in Mind
Developed with employers, industry experts, and universities, Higher National qualifications focus on the skills businesses need blending technical, business and employability knowledge.
Smaller Class Sizes
With classes of around 15 students, you’ll enjoy personalised teaching, individual support and plenty of opportunities to engage with your tutors and peers.
Where will this course take me?
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid foundation in marketing, which students can build on if they decide to continue their studies. Once students have achieved the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, they can develop their career in the respective sector by:
Entering employment
Continuing existing employment
Committing to continuing professional development by undertaking a higher apprenticeship
Studying at university
Core modules
Mandatory Modules:
The Marketing and Sales Environment
Principles of Marketing and Sales
Market Research and Techniques (Pearson set)
Managing Customers
Business Skills and Communication
Product, Content and Multi-channels
Marketing Strategy and Planning
Managing Marketing and Digital Communications
Please note that course viability is subject to the final number of enrolments.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsCore modules
Mandatory Modules:
The Marketing and Sales Environment
Principles of Marketing and Sales
Market Research and Techniques (Pearson set)
Managing Customers
Business Skills and Communication
Product, Content and Multi-channels
Marketing Strategy and Planning
Managing Marketing and Digital Communications
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsYou will be expected to have English and maths at GCSE grade 4 or above or a Level 2 Functional Skills certificate in English and maths may be considered.
Applicants must also have achieved successful completion of a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to 64 UCAS points, such as A Levels or BTEC Level 3. Other related Level 3 qualifications such as VRQ, NVQ, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma or related work experience, would also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants who meet the entry requirements will be invited to attend an interview to demonstrate suitability for the course.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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.
Fees are subject to government confirmation and publication.
There may be additional costs for this course.
Harlow College and Stansted Airport College are unable to accept international students.
Email:admissions@harlow-college.ac.uk
Phone:01279 868100
Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3EZ
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