Advertising & Digital Marketing

Advertising & Digital Marketing

Overview

The advertising and digital marketing course is designed to enhance your ability to identify marketing trends, understand consumer behaviour, and create compelling content. Throughout your journey in this degree, you will be provided with a wide range of opportunities to work on numerous digital platforms and traditional advertising media, and you will get to plan and create actual campaigns.

Objectives

  1. Understanding Core Principles
  2. Developing Creative Skills
  3. Mastering Digital Tools
  4. Analysing Market Trends
  5. Enhancing Communication Skills
  6. Integrating Multi-Channel Strategies
  7. Implementing Campaigns
  8. Fostering Analytical Thinking
  9. Building a Professional Portfolio

Prerequisites

  1. Creative Portfolio
  2. Fundamentals of Marketing
  3. Research Skills
  4. Computer Proficiency

Curriculum Outline

  1. Introduction to Marketing
  2. Introduction to Advertising
  3. Digital Marketing Fundamentals
  4. Creative Thinking and Strategy
  5. Communication Skills
  6. Market Research
  7. Advertising Media Planning
  8. Digital Advertising
  9. Brand Management
  10. Content Marketing
  11. Consumer Behaviour
  12. Social Media Marketing
  13. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
  14. Digital Analytics
  15. Creative Advertising Campaigns
  16. Ethics in Advertising
  17. Emerging Trends in Digital Marketing

Teaching Method

  1. Lectures
  2. Case Studies
  3. Workshops
  4. Group Projects
  5. Guest Speakers
  6. Field Trips
  7. Assignment
  8. Hands-on Practical Assignments
  9. Portfolio Development

Modules

  1. Introduction to Advertising
  2. Digital Marketing Fundamentals
  3. Consumer Behaviour
  4. Brand Management
  5. Creative Strategy and Copywriting
  6. Advertising Media Planning
  7. Social Media Marketing
  8. Content Marketing
  9. Digital Analytics
  10. Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
  11. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  12. Email Marketing
  13. Mobile Marketing
  14. Graphic Design for Advertising
  15. Public Relations and Corporate Communication
  16. Marketing Research Methods

Assessment Methods

  1. Exams and Quizzes
  2. Portfolio Development
  3. Case Study Analyses
  4. Presentations
  5. Participation and Engagement
  6. Research Papers

Course Duration

The course duration may vary by institution and location. In the UK, full-time study can take about 3 to 4 years, and part-time can take about 4 to 6 years.

Facilities

  1. Media and Production Studios
  2. Computer Labs
  3. Creative Design Studios
  4. Digital Marketing Tools
  5. Collaboration Spaces
  6. Library Resources
  7. Workshops and Seminar Rooms
  8. Networking
  9. Portfolio Development Resources
  10. Internship and Career Services
  11. Virtual Learning Platforms

Career Pathways

  1. Advertising Account Manager
  2. Digital Marketing Specialist
  3. Social Media Manager
  4. Content Marketer/Strategist
  5. SEO Specialist
  6. Brand Manager
  7. Market Research Analyst
  8. Media Planner/Buyer
  9. Copywriter
  10. Creative Director
  11. Digital Analytics Specialist
  12. Public Relations Specialist
  13. Influencer Marketing Manager
  14. Event Marketing Manager
  15. Entrepreneur/Agency Owner

Fees and Fundings

The fees depend on the institute and location. However, in the UK, the tuition fees for international students can lie between £15,000 and £25,000 per year for undergraduate programmes.

Entry Requirements

  1. A-Levels
  2. GCSEs
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Interviews
  5. References
  6. English language proficiency

Field Work and Internships

  1. Industry Placement
  2. Networking Opportunities
  3. Real-World Campaigns
  4. Market Research
  5. Industry Workshops

Certifications

  1. Google Ads
  2. Google Analytics
  3. HubSpot Content Marketing
  4. HubSpot Inbound Marketing
  5. Facebook Blueprint
  6. Hootsuite Social Media Marketing
  7. Digital Marketing Institute (DMI)
  8. American Marketing Association (AMA)
  9. LinkedIn Learning
  10. SEMrush
  11. AdWords
  12. Email Marketing

Intakes

In the UK, the primary intake happens in September/October, and the secondary intake happens in January/February.

Student Testimony

As part of the Advertising and Digital Marketing course, I’m frequently working on creative briefs, to a tight deadline, with clients from the business community in Northampton and departments within the University, which are all valuable skills for working in the industry. Responding to a creative brief was part of the assessment for the Disney placement, so I was prepared for this and was confident in the skills I’d already developed. I’m certain that the first two years of my course at UON prepared me for this prestigious opportunity. [Tobias Sutton from University of Northampton]

Frequently asked questions

Digital advertising is when you use the internet for marketing your goods, services, brand, or business.