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This Course is subject to validation.

Entry requirements

English and Maths at either:

  • GCSE grade 4 or above
  • GCSE Grade C or above
  • Equivalent Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
  • MMM or better (96 UCAS points), or
  • A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma, or
  • A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or a related subject, with an overall Merit, or
  • Applications from those without formal qualifications but with relevant industry experience are considered on merit

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.

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Who is it suitable for?

This course is aimed at individuals who want to progress onto university to study marketing or wanting to start their career within the field.

About the course

Subject to Validation

This course aims to develop students’ marketing management skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve high performance and deliver marketing activities to drive business. It will provide insight into marketing operations and the opportunities and challenges presented so that students can create, manage and maintain key marketing channels, including digital, offline and social media.

Where will this course take me?

  1. Marketing Executive
  2. Marketing Officer
  3. Marketing and communications officer
  4. Marketing Co-Ordinator
  5. Digital Marketing Executive

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to progress to the second year of an undergraduate degree programme for many relevant courses, for example:

  • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing
  • BA (Hons) Marketing
  • BA (Hons) International Marketing

Core modules

Unit 1- The Marketing and Sales Environment

Unit 2- Principles of Marketing and Sales

Unit 3- Market Research and Techniques (Pearson set)

Unit 4- Managing Customers

Unit 5- Business Skills and Communication

Unit 6- Product, Content and Multi-channels

Unit 7- Marketing Strategy and Planning

Unit 8- Managing Marketing and Digital Communications

How much does it cost?

£5995

*There may be additional costs for this course

Assessment & Feedback

Written Assignments

Presentation

Reports

Projects

Will I have to provide anything?

iPad- £75 deposit

 

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Ask Us a question about this course

Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser

Applications for this course to study in September 2026 will open from 29 April 2025