Course summary
Social media marketing is an important tool within digital marketing as it allows its users to utilise social media to advertise, communicate or review products and services. The outcome is to increase brand awareness, increase customer base and improve customer relations. Social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram) have experienced significant growth as marketing tools. In fact, it is the fastest growing field of Marketing today. Throughout the course you will gain knowledge and understanding of various theories and practices to evaluate and implement marketing strategies. You will gain reflective skills to evaluate your own and others’ professional practice alongside independent learning skills which will help you plan your future development. This course aims to prepare students for employment as marketing professionals starting in junior positions. Once you have sufficient experience you will be able to progress to higher management roles in a variety of organisations. The degree will also prepare you for postgraduate studies and further professional development. This degree will also enable students to pursue a career and gain employment in : Marketing social media marketing campaign management consultancy The course will enable you to look into starting their own business or consultation services in marketing and social media. This course includes a foundation year.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N503
- Institution code:
- W05
- Campus name:
- Main site - West London
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £16250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of West London
St Mary's Road
Ealing
W5 5RF