London South Bank University

BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing - Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Earn while you learn! Marketing is disrupted by digital development and transformation which highlights an increasing need for graduates in this area to have an in depth understanding of the role of digital, data analytics and measurement within the marketing function. The BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing Apprenticeship course has been carefully designed to fit the study of marketing firmly into a social science context and provides core marketing skills such as consumer behaviour, research and digital analytics, creative advertising and media planning, channel and customer experience management and strategic product and brand management.

You'll learn to gather relevant data, use digital tools and develop digital-led strategy appropriate for the contemporary marketing world. Full completion of the apprenticeship course including the EPA qualifies you with a BSc (Hons) in Digital Marketing as well as a Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship Certificate issued by the IFA (the Institute for Apprenticeships). After completing this apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for professional registration at associate grade for the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Institute of Direct & Digital Marketing.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, will also recognise this apprenticeship for entry onto the register of IT technicians, confirming SFIA level 3 professional competence. The full apprenticeship standard and assessment plan can be found on the Institute for Apprenticeships. Apprenticeship Employment Guidelines Apprenticeship Evidence Pack Guidance The programme culminates in a work-based project which completes the degree and provides the basis for the End-Point-Assessment (EPA).

Why a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship at LSBU? heart Highly commended for Outstanding Support for Students (Times Higher Education Awards, 2024.) puzzle-piece 96% of students on this course feel that teaching staff are good at explaining things and 100% say that the library resources support learning (National Student Survey 2024) check-circle The degree that underpins this apprenticeship is built on the foundation of our successful BSc (Hons) Marketing, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). users Our graduates are currently working at major companies, including InterEx Group, WeAreWaterloo, BOCCHI and CABI. puzzle-piece The programme culminates in a work-based project which completes the degree and provides the basis for the End Point Assessment (EPA). puzzle-piece 96% of students on this course feel that teaching staff are good at explaining things and 100% say that the library resources support learning (National Student Survey 2024) Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Apprenticeship 36 months for the practical period plus 6 months for the EPA (42 months) September 5690 Direct to LSBU Course Accreditations CIM Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB).

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Key highlights

  • Earn while you learn as an employed degree apprentice
  • Awards a BSc (Hons) plus Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship Certificate
  • Eligible for associate registration with CIM and IDM
  • Recognised by BCS for IT technician register at SFIA level 3
  • Covers digital analytics, media planning, customer experience and brand management
  • Culminates in a work-based project forming the End-Point Assessment

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC — Apprenticeship applicants will have: A Level BCC worth 104 UCAS points or : BTEC National Diploma DMM worth 112 UCAS points or : Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or : Equivalent Level 3 quali…
  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — Apprenticeship applicants will have: A Level BCC worth 104 UCAS points or : BTEC National Diploma DMM worth 112 UCAS points or : Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or : Equivalent Level 3 quali…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Diploma
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — …Level BCC worth 104 UCAS points or : BTEC National Diploma DMM worth 112 UCAS points or : Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or : Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points Applica…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000
  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Digital Marketer
  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Social Media Manager
  • Content Marketing Executive
  • Brand Manager

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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