Foundation Science DegreeMarketingValidated by Ulster University

Overview

As the function which represents the organisation’s customers, marketing makes a vital contribution to business success. If you are interested in developing your marketing knowledge and skills in order to pursue a career as a marketing professional, then this two-year full-time programme may be for you. 

A key feature of this programme is the emphasis on improving employability skills and in first year, you will complete a module on Personal and Professional Development to support career planning. In second year, there is a compulsory extended period of work placement as part of the Work Based Learning module when you will complete a live marketing project.

Other modules you will study are –

First Year:

• Essentials of Marketing
• Brand Management
• Marketing Communications
• Business Management
• Introduction to Accounts

Second Year:

• Marketing Planning
• Consumer Behaviour
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Research

Why study a FdSc Marketing at Belfast Met?

The FdSc Marketing at Belfast Met is a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) accredited degree, so in addition to the achievement of a FdSc qualification validated by Ulster University, eligible graduates are entitled to exemptions offered by CIM.  

• Graduates who achieve their Foundation Degree and who want to complete the Foundation Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing, are entitled to claim an exemption from ONE module.
• Graduates who achieve their Foundation Degree and who want to complete the Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing, are entitled to claim an exemption from TWO modules.

CIM qualifications are globally recognised and highly valued by employers, so this represents a very appealing enhancement to each graduate’s personal profile. You can learn more about the CIM’s Accredited Degree by clicking on the link here.

A FdSc Marketing from Belfast Met will support and enhance the development of your employability skills that include:

• Creative problem-solving
• Critical Thinking
• Team-working
• Communication
• Leadership

Applications to this course can be made through UCAS using code U004.

If you haven’t started a UCAS application yet, and only want to apply to Belfast Met, you can apply directly to us using the Apply Now option and we will process a UCAS application on your behalf.    

IMPORTANT: Applicants must only choose one method of application.

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