The Digital Marketing BA Honours course is designed to meet industry needs in combining user-centred, creative, media and marketing communications with strategic marketing, analysis and management. It covers understanding digital consumer behaviour; developing digital and channel marketing strategies; employing digital tactics, tools and channels; and applying data-led approaches to planning, measurement and analysis.
The course is divided into three years, with the option to undertake a professional placement year in the UK or an international experience year.
Digital marketing skills are in big demand: the growth of the digital economy is prompting more companies to seek new competitive advantages in the digital space in search of new ways to use technology to create new value in business models, customer experiences and core operations.
Driven by the industry need for creative digital technologists, this course aims to develop ‘work ready’ graduates with a combination of skills, practical experience and knowledge in content creation, marketing communications, strategy, data and analytics.
During your study, just as you would in the workplace, you will take the lead on the creation and execution of a digital marketing strategy, identifying business opportunities and customer needs using digital channels including social media, websites, email and content. This will help you stand out when applying for competitive jobs in-house or with marketing agencies.
The course prepares you for a wide range of digital marketing jobs in video/audio production, interactive technology, mobile marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), social media, marketing automation, content management and curation, web design and development and web analytics.
Alternatively, you may choose to study for a higher degree, including the Marketing Communications MA/MSc, the Marketing Management MA/MSc or the Digital Business MSc, as well as pursuing your continued professional development.
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