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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Digital Marketing

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Digital Marketing course at Birmingham City University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

A Level: 120 UCAS tariff points / BBB (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Digital Marketing or another course from the same subject area.

Marketing
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
SociologyC
PsychologyC
Media StudiesC
English LiteratureC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: P647

Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Digital Marketing course.

Our BA Digital Marketing degree is a unique two-year fast-track programme that immerses you in real-world, professional advertising and marketing communications:

  • Digital is the shared digital media experience between brands, users, technologies and trends.

  • Marketing is how marketers add value to their brands and user experiences by fulfilling desires.

It’s a powerful mix, with industry-driven instruction in the skills you’ll need for the fast-paced digital communications sector.

You’ll be working with Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) certified lecturers and top agency talent to solve creative briefs, launch simulated marketing campaigns and build multiplatform experiences for brands and their customers.

BA Digital Marketing is employment-led, so the course teaches a practice-based, knowledge-applied approach: tutors and industry professionals work with you in classes and assignments to help you grow in your personal and professional development.

Source: Birmingham City University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Visual Communication

Location

Parkside Building | Birmingham

Duration

2 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Advertising

• Marketing

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£11,750 per year
Scotland£11,750 per year
Wales£11,750 per year
Northern Ireland£11,750 per year
EU£18,970 per year
International£18,970 per year

Birmingham City University student reviews

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Based on 635 reviews from Birmingham City University's students and alumni
5 star
50%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
1 star
1%
Top Review
(5)

1 year ago

Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable

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Great simulation facilities for practicing skills learnt in university

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The staff are very helpful and always available when needed. I feel the course has well prepared me for life as a graduate paramedic.

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Very supportive staff and students, wide range of activities available

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6 months ago

In terms of societies and events, I always found things to do on campus. The Freshers' fair was always really good with lots to do and lots of freebies. I loved the society I joined too.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Birmingham City University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Digital Marketing course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

94%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

90%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

94%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

96%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

90%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

90%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

97%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

93%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

90%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

95%

high

How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

92%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

93%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

94%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

83%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

90%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Digital Marketing or another course from the same subject area.

Marketing
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male33%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above66%
Number of students900
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Digital Marketing at Birmingham City University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Digital Marketing - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23k

First year after graduation

£25.2k

Third year after graduation

£29.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Digital Marketing.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.

University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.

Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.

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