Digital and Social Media Marketing (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
Staffordshire University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 100 graduates of Digital and Social Media Marketing (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £20500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £25000 | £16000 - £25000 | £19000 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24966 | £23942 | £28323 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21977 - £27977 | £19374 - £29472 | £22352 - £36875 |
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Course Description
Our BSc (Hons) Digital and Social Media Marketing will equip you with the skills and experience that employers demand of modern marketing professionals and you will graduate with experience in digital marketing analytics and strategy, search engine optimisation, social media marketing and digital content creation.
As this course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), you will be offered the opportunity to complete a Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing. With the learning on your Degree course, you will be exempt from completing some CIM assessments and will only need to complete one CIM assessment before achieving your Certificate. At Staffordshire Business School, we provide a streamlined teaching method, allowing you to focus on one module at a time. To allow true immersion in each stage of your learning, you will study one topic over a five-week period and receive your results before starting the next module. Our approach focuses on individual skills and will develop your expertise as an independent learner and problem solver, preparing you for a fast-paced, focused career in business.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Digital and Social Media Marketing.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Digital and Social Media Marketing (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) at Staffordshire University
| 23% | Other Health Professionals |
| 16% | Teaching Professionals |
| 12% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 8% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 7% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Nursing Professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Welfare Professionals |
| 3% | Caring personal services |
| 3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Marketing
All Marketing courses of Staffordshire University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Costs
Tuition Fees Digital and Social Media Marketing (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | year 1 |
| International | £16750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Staffordshire University
Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.
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Student composition of Staffordshire University
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Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Marketing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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