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

Marketing and Digital Communications

Middlesex University

(3.5)
44 reviews

Entry requirements

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£16,600 per year
International£16,600 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N581

Here's what Middlesex University says about its Marketing and Digital Communications course.

Course Summary The BA Honours in Marketing and Digital Communications at Middlesex University is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the marketing industry. This course provides a thorough understanding of marketing theory and practice, with a focus on developing confident communication and digital marketing skills. You will also have the chance to apply your learning in real-world situations, working on consultancy projects with business clients. Whether you choose the 3-year or 4-year option, the course offers valuable hands-on experience through work placements, which will enhance your employability and provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.

Why study this course at Middlesex University? Middlesex University's Marketing and Digital Communications BA is a gateway to an exciting marketing career, with graduates pursuing roles in marketing research, product development, and brand management at leading companies such as JYSK, Lindt, PwC, and Danske Bank. The course offers two options for gaining practical experience: a 36-week sandwich placement as part of the 4-year degree or two 18-week summer placements for the 3-year degree. Additionally, the degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), offering you qualifications highly valued by employers. You’ll also benefit from the Business School’s strong industry connections and the chance to work on real business projects.

What you will learn In the first year, you will develop foundational skills in marketing and prepare for the academic and professional journey ahead. In the second year, the focus shifts to understanding consumer behaviour and how to use this knowledge in marketing practices. The third year will delve into marketing strategies, tools, and branding, giving you the chance to work on practical marketing projects with real clients. This hands-on approach will ensure you're ready for the demands of the marketing industry.

Modules For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/marketing-and-digital-communications-ba-honours/

Source: Middlesex University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Marketing and Digital Communications at Middlesex University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Marketing and Enterprise

Location

Hendon Campus | London

Duration

6 Years

Study mode

Part-time

Subjects

• Marketing

• Digital media

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Middlesex University student reviews

(3.5)
Based on 44 reviews from Middlesex University's students and alumni
5 star
16%
4 star
37%
3 star
28%
2 star
14%
1 star
5%
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3rd year

Biomedical sciences

The student union took feedback seriously and campaigned for change

(5)

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

I was very busy working as an SLA and having another part time job on the side. They recently changed how many modules there are, some of them were merged to create one longer module and it takes a lot of time to catch-up as there’s only 6 hours of contact

(3)

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

The university started a £2 meal after people complained that the food costs were too high, they have a variety of low cost places nearby and every day there’s a vegan option and a halal meat option for the £2 meal

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

There was quite a lot of support available with the SLA team but that has recently been cut. The SLA team helped answer questions and helped look over assessments and give you feedback

(4)

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

They have a microbiology lab and a cancer lab with samples. You are taught about the microbiology lab in the first year and get to culture bacteria in second year to prepare you to choose what lab based dissertation you want to do

2 months ago

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

The course has many different subject that are taught 2 at a time for each semester. They have labs and assignments throughout the semester but not as much face-to-face contact with the lecturer only 6 hours per week

(4)

2 months ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Middlesex University

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

The Marketing and Digital Communications course at Middlesex University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Marketing
Media studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

77%

med

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?

88%

med

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

84%

med

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?

84%

med

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

92%

high

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

93%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

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

85%

med

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

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

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

86%

high

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

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

87%

med

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

86%

low

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

83%

low

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

75%

high

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

87%

med

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

77%

med

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

85%

high

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

93%

high

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

72%

low

Student information

The Marketing and Digital Communications course at Middlesex University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Marketing
Digital media
Mode of study
Full-time93%Part-time7%
Gender ratio
Female54%Male46%
Where students come from
International17%UK83%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students230
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesD
SociologyB
EconomicsC
PsychologyD
LawD
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female47%Male53%
Where students come from
International36%UK64%
Student performance
2:1 or above85%
Number of students60
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Media StudiesC
Business StudiesE
English Language and LiteratureC
Film StudiesD
PsychologyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Middlesex University graduates who took Marketing and Digital Communications - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

46%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Finance Professionals

5%

Process, plant and machine operatives

5%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Marketing and Digital Communications course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Middlesex University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Media, journalism and communications

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£27.4k

Third year after graduation

£30.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£20.1k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£27.6k

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 Marketing and Digital Communications.

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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