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Bringing together the key aspects of digital marketing, our 1-year Cert HE is the perfect first step on your journey towards a dynamic digital marketing career.
If you’re looking for a digital marketing course in Manchester, check out our 1-year Digital Marketing Cert HE and unlock your potential at UA92.
24 weeks of
study
4 x 6-week blocks
1 subject module per block
4 CPD focus days per block
250 hours of
study per module
80 hrs face-to-face (32%)
20 hrs Digital Wednesdays (8%)
150 hrs independent study (60%)
No traditional
end-of-year exams
100% coursework
This module introduces you to the core concepts of marketing and how they apply in the real world. You will learn about the marketing mix, market segmentation, targeting, positioning, and brand management. You will also explore the special challenges of marketing services in a digital age.
This module teaches you the essential skills and knowledge needed to conduct marketing research and analyse market problems. You will learn about both quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as how to run and manage research projects. This will prepare you for a future career in marketing, product, brand, or advertising management.
This module teaches you how to develop and implement effective integrated marketing communications campaigns. You will learn about the different types of marketing communications tools, such as advertising, direct marketing, personal selling, PR, and publicity. You will also gain practical experience in applying these tools to real-world cases and exercises.
This module teaches you how to create effective and engaging content for digital platforms. You will learn about the best practices for writing and designing for websites, e-newsletters, social media, and news articles. You will also gain an understanding of how content is consumed by target audiences and how to write and design for search engines.
Alongside your subject modules, you will complete the 92 Programme.
Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.
In each block, you will take part in a number of Character and Personal Development focus days. During these focus days, you will complete activities designed to boost your mindset, develop your skillset and get you set for future career success.
Throughout the 92 Programme, you will develop skills in self-reflection and awareness, wellness and resilience and professionalism and employability, as well as upskill in different areas.
Find out more about how we prepare students for future career success.
In a recent study*, 78% of employers believe graduates do not drive in the workplace fully equipped with the skills they need to be work-ready.
Another study conducted by the World Economic Forum** identified ‘10 Skills You Need for the Future of Work’. These skills include:
At UA92, we prepare you for life after graduation and equip you with the skills employers value most. You may not realise it, but developing these skills now, will get you set for career success and could land you that dream job in the future.
*CMI Report: Work Ready Graduates
**World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs Report 2023
You will produce a learning journal that will document your experiences. This will be submitted at the end of the academic year to assess whether you have met the required standard to pass the module.
UA92 offer a deliberately different experience to traditional universities; with fixed morning or afternoon timetables and no end of year exams. Our industry-inspired courses, place character and personal development firmly at the core of the learning experience.
This 1-year course is the perfect stepping stone to a full digital marketing degree. If you pass the Cert HE successfully, you will automatically be eligible to progress to the second year of the 3-year degree programme.
If you choose to leave after the 1-year Cert HE, you’ll walk away with a valuable level 4 qualification which will support your job applications in the sector.
Digital marketing is a rapidly growing field and there’s high demand for skilled digital marketers in the UK and beyond. You might choose to specialise in marketing, search engine optimisation, social media, email marketing or paid advertising.
We have over 60 industry partners who support our mission to develop career-ready graduates. These partnerships provide you with access to industry-leading expertise, mentorship opportunities and work-place experiences.
Our industry partners play a vital role in shaping both the curriculum you study and your student experience. From delivering guest lectures and masterclasses to providing internships and graduate roles. Here are just some of our partners:
One of the big 4 accounting firms, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s leading businesses.
Supporting UK businesses of every shape and size, delivering fantastic connectivity, affordable prices and brilliant service.
The JD group is a leading global omni-channel retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands. They support our mentoring and work experience programmes.
A unique integrated digital marketing agency. Specialising in creative, media, PR and social for global brands. McCann provide guest speakers, mentors and networking opportunities across their offices.
Firoz Bhaiyat
Head of Business
Emma Gaskill
Course Leader
Jayne Lawton
Lecturer
Lisa Moreton
Lecturer
Firoz Bhaiyat
Head of Business
Emma Gaskill
Course Leader
Jayne Lawton
Lecturer
Lisa Moreton
Lecturer
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*The NSS results referred to above compares UA92’s results against the 4 Universities in Greater Manchester (University of Bolton, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University and The University of Manchester). Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic support refers to the average score across all questions in these themes. Mental health support services refers to question: How well communicated was information about your university/college’s mental wellbeing support services?
** There may be exams in some subject areas where external accreditations are available.
*** If you start in February, April or June or as an accelerated student, we can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.
The standard entry requirements for the Digital Marketing Cert HE course is 64 UCAS points.* However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors. Depending on your personal circumstances, and in line with our Contextual Admissions Policy, your application may still be considered if you have less than 64 UCAS Points. Alternatively, we have other courses that we can offer. If you would like to know more about applying to UA92 or have any questions about our entry requirements, please contact our Student Futures Team.
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Some qualifications do not carry UCAS Tariff points but may still be considered. We take into account a range of qualifications and work/life experience that can demonstrate your ability to succeed on the course. Each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors.
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INTERNATIONAL
International Baccalaureat
Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 24 points overall, with 14 points from Higher Level Subjects.
English Language Requirements
In addition to meeting the academic criteria, if your first language isn’t English, you may be asked for a recognised English language qualification. This is especially important if you are not a national of a majority English speaking country or you haven’t completed a degree in English. If you are an international student, in order to obtain a student visa, you will be required to demonstrate that you have the correct level of English language competency to study in the UK.
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