Digital Marketing and Analytics BSc (Hons) with foundation year

Study level: Undergraduate
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Become a future-ready digital marketer equipped to design and develop impactful, insight-driven, strategic and innovative digital marketing campaigns.

Course features

Year of entry

Location

Coventry University London (City of London)

Study mode

Full-time
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Duration

Course code

N55B

Start date

Available through Clearing

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Course overview

Foundation year

Become a future-ready digital marketer equipped to design and develop impactful, insight-driven, strategic and innovative digital marketing campaigns.

Degree

This course combines strategic thinking, AI tools and data to help you develop an understanding of consumer behaviour, emerging technologies and how to lead creative, responsible marketing and brand campaigns.

Course content has been designed to reflect current industry needs and includes opportunities to:

  • develop knowledge of digital strategy, Big Data, AI and brand storytelling
  • explore how to create marketing campaigns across digital platforms, with a focus on ethics and sustainability
  • work on industry-informed projects and use marketing tools commonly found in professional settings.
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Global ready

An international outlook, with global opportunities

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Teaching excellence

Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field

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Employability

Career-ready graduates, with the skills to succeed

Why you should study this course

Foundation year

  • Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
  • Provides a grounding in key areas of business and management.

Degree

As a student on this course, you will have the opportunity to:

  • develop hands-on skills through applied modules and project work exploring digital marketing strategy, campaign planning and consultancy-style tasks inspired by aspects of industry practice
  • use a range of digital tools and platforms, including select AI-based technologies, to support your understanding of data-informed marketing
  • explore how sustainability and social responsibility influence marketing, and learn how to create campaigns with purpose and accountability that leave a positive impact on society
  • build a portfolio through coursework projects that may include brand storytelling, campaign planning and data analysis, helping you showcase your skills and progress to future employers
  • focus on career development, with access to guidance and resources from the university’s careers and employability services.

Accreditation and professional recognition

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Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

This course is recognised as a CIM Accredited Degree, which means it has been mapped against Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) learning outcomes.



What you'll study

Modules

Modules

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final years of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Modules

Modules

The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study.

Modules


How you'll learn

Unlike traditional institutions, there are no end-of-year exams. Instead, learning is assessed through coursework and phase tests, which is more reflective of a working environment.

The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as providing an overall percentage grade.


Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours:

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.


Assessment

Assessment methods vary and may include practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks and assessments which generally take place at the end of each six-week block.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Although you’ll spend time in lectures and seminars, this course takes a workplace-oriented, contemporary and practical approach to learning. You could be involved in workshops, debates, case studies, consultancy projects, simulations, business plans, reports, and online collaborations2


Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. You will normally study one 30-credit module at a time. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary depending on your year of study and selected modules. During your first year, you can expect 12-15 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend additional sessions, including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.


Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which vary depending upon the module. The assessment methods may include: written reports, formal examinations, coursework, individual assignments, presentations, pitches, workplace simulations, group projects and portfolios.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.


Entry requirements

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Typical entry requirements


Fees and funding

Foundation year

Student Full-time Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £5,760 Not available
International/EU Not currently available*** Not available

Degree

Student Full-time Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man £9,790 per year Not available
International/EU Not currently available*** Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement2 or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee3 to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. As an indication, students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2028/29 will pay £1,575 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,900 if they are paying international fees. The University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2028/29. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our undergraduate finance page and see the university’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

Applies to degree only:

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

  • Any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
  • Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

Foundation year funding

To secure funding for a degree with a foundation year, you must complete the full four-year programme. If you do not finish the entire course, including the integrated foundation year, you may have to pay the foundation year fees yourself. For further information, please refer to the 'Tuition Fee Loan' details in the 'Funding your undergraduate course' section of our 'Fees and finance' page.

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**This degree with foundation year is not currently available to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK.


Facilities

Our foundation years are taught at CU London’s Greenwich campus, which is located in the contemporary Mitre Passage building on the Greenwich Peninsula. Once you successfully complete your foundation year, you'll transfer over to studying your chosen degree at Coventry University London in the heart of the city.

Our CU London Greenwich site provides an outstanding learning environment and you will have access to our Library and Learning Services, fully equipped seminar rooms and IT suites4. You'll also receive full membership to Your Students' Union.

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Greenwich Peninsula

Close to city-wide transport routes, CU London Greenwich is a contemporary campus on the vibrant and bustling riverside Greenwich Peninsula. You'll be within walking distance of The O2 which is home to a shopping centre, cinema and over 30 bars and restaurants. The area also hosts a thriving festival, arts and entertainment scene.

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CU London Greenwich campus

The CUL Greenwich campus is based in 6 Mitre Passage – a modern 11 storey building just a three-minute walk from North Greenwich tube station and the Jubilee line. You'll have access to our Library and Learning Services with study areas and laptops, classrooms with interactive teaching capabilities, fully equipped open-access IT suites and breakout spaces.

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Student support

Our aim is to see you succeed, so we offer support from day one. You'll benefit from a Customer Service Desk with staff on hand to help with any queries you have, an academic writing service, and a dedicated wellbeing team with a Welfare and Disability Adviser and Student Counsellor. You also have the opportunity to access a Success Coach for one-to-one guidance.

You’ll use facilities through timetabled teaching, practical activities and relevant independent study. Access may vary by module, activity, capacity, supervision or safety requirements. Access may change or be limited where the University needs to follow public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

We have a range of facilities4 available to support our Global Marketing students in putting the theories you are taught into practice. Take a virtual tour of our campus to explore all of the facilities available to you.

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Mac suite

We have a fully equipped Mac suite for digital and creative work. Here you’ll learn how to use the latest industry standard software such as Oribi, Mix Panel and Google Analytics, which will enable you to learn how to plan, design and analyse marketing campaigns.

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Enterprise Hub

Our Enterprise Hub supports student entrepreneurs by providing extensive industry knowledge and guidance to help develop ideas into viable ventures. It is a dedicated space for enterprising students and professionals to solve problems, network professionally and collaborate on projects.

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Careers services

For employability advice, our careers services are your go-to. They can assist you in applying for work placements, graduate level jobs and offer skills development workshops. Careers services also organise networking events to enable you to meet potential employers and industry contacts.

You’ll use facilities through timetabled teaching, practical activities and relevant independent study. Access may vary by module, activity, capacity, supervision or safety requirements. Access may change or be limited where the University needs to follow public authority guidance, decisions or orders.


Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • understand and apply marketing-related models, concepts and approaches, and articulate the strategic dimensions of marketing
  • understand the legal, ethical and multi-cultural dimensions of global marketing
  • appreciate the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital arena
  • demonstrate a high level of numerical and digital literacy
  • critically evaluate evidence collected from a variety of sources
  • apply rational and analytical approaches to problem-solving, especially digital solutions
  • present information and pitches effectively to a variety of audiences
  • manage different stakeholder expectations within diverse organisations
  • apply ethical principles while demonstrating social, cultural and global awareness
  • work well independently, taking responsibility for your own actions, whilst engaging constructively in teamwork.

Upon successful completion of the course, your CV should appeal to employers, thanks to our focus on practical skills and commercial acumen. You’ll understand the role of marketing in diverse organisations, be equipped to contribute to the work of global brands and have a strong grasp of the importance of ethical behaviour in globalised marketing practice.

The optional placement and internship2 could play an important role in developing your confidence, resilience and networking skills. The entrepreneurial skills we offer can also prepare you for self-employment if that’s what you choose to do.

Where our graduates work

When you graduate, you might have the option to choose to join the in-house marketing department of a global brand (in any sector or industry), a public-sector organisation or a charity. More and more organisations now appreciate the critical importance of effective dialogue with their audiences, which means that marketing roles are increasingly opening up in sectors like government and professional services.

Alternatively, you might decide to apply for a marketing agency in branding, advertising, public relations, graphic design, digital, media-buying, trend forecasting, market research and more. Or you might want to start your own agency or work as a freelance consultant.

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Further study

Upon successful completion of our Global Marketing BSc (Hons) course, you may wish to continue to further your studies at postgraduate level. You can do that right here at Coventry University London, with our International Marketing MBA. You could continue to build on what you have learnt, further exploring the current theories around strategy, leadership and finance, as well as specialist knowledge in marketing management and techniques. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain exposure to the world of marketing in practice, applying your learning in order to sharpen your practical skills and be career-ready by the time you graduate.

We also offer alternative postgraduate degrees if you decide to take a slightly different route. You can explore all of your options using our postgraduate course search tool. You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study.


How to apply

This course with foundation year is not available to international students.

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