**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary:**
- Gain the skills and attributes for a career in marketing communications and advertising.
- Learn to use contemporary multimedia solutions to develop integrated marketing communication strategies.
- Understand the latest digital and traditional marketing communication concepts and techniques.
- Have the opportunity to work abroad – with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Embrace the changing nature of today’s business environment to develop your intellectual and creative knowledge of marketing communications and advertising – balancing both theory and practice. On this course you will create a portfolio of work to show future employers your creative and innovative skill set.
**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll be taught by tutors with a range of advertising, public relations, branding, sales and marketing communications experience.
You learn through:
- lectures, including specialist guest lectures
- seminars and workshops
- case studies
- live projects
- individual and group presentations
- directed learning activities
**Applied learning - Work placements**
The course incorporates work-based and work-related learning, primarily through optional placements. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an industry placement in between your second and third years of study. This is typically 48 weeks long and gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
Through our strong relationships with regional, national and international employers, we can help you secure a great placement opportunity and support you while you’re there. If you’re doing your work placement in another European country there is a possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
**Live projects**
You’ll experience work-based projects in each year of your course, increasing your knowledge, skills and attributes to prepare you for graduate-level employment. These will be a mixture of live client briefs and short placements. You can also pursue your own business initiative, subject to approval.
**Networking opportunities**
We’re one of the few universities in the UK to have a student Marketing Society linked to the Chartered Institute of Marketing. This is a student learning community that complements and enhances your academic studies, and allows you to link up with local professionals. You’ll automatically be a member of the society, which also runs regular events with local and national employers.
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules
Advertising, Promotion And Creativity
Market And Digital Analysis
Marketing Environment And Media
Marketing Research And Employability
People And Organisations In Context
Elective modules
Foreign Language
Global Business Environment
Year 2 - Compulsory modules
Campaign Management
Customer Psychology And Culture
Marketing Communications Planning
Marketing Metrics
Sales And Business Skills
Elective modules
Foreign Language
Service And Retail Marketing
Year 3 - Optional modules
Placement Year
Final year - Compulsory modules
Building Brand Value
Corporate Public Relations
Marketing Innovation And Creativity
Project And Event Management Strategies
Strategic Communications In The Digital World
Elective modules
Communication Concepts For Marketers
Foreign Language
Relationship Marketing Management
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Examinations
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Chartered Institute of Marketing
How to Apply
26 January 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:
N590
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
BBC at A Level
DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 and over at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
70%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14415.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
International
14415.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Provider information
City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB
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