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Digital Marketing

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University Centre Peterborough
Awarded by:
The Open University

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

Apply by
14 January

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

GCSE English Language and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C or grade 4. 72 UCAS points: ● A-levels ● BTEC ● Cambridge Technicals ● Access to HE ● Overseas qualifications judged to be equivalent to above.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6

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Student Outcomes

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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£9000Year 1
England£9000Year 1
Northern Ireland£9000Year 1
Scotland£9000Year 1
Wales£9000Year 1
Channel Islands£9000Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9000Year 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

There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee such as but not limited to non-mandatory trips, personal devices and printing costs.

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