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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N1NC

Digital and Social Media Marketing (with a Placement Year)

University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
75%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Staffordshire, the BSc (Hons) Digital and Social Media Marketing (with a Placement Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Want a career in one of the UK’s fastest growing industries? Digital marketing channels have revolutionised business operations. 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. International tuition fees are £17,085 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Social Media Strategy and Management
Search Engine Optimisation and Marketing
Digital Content Creation and Production
Marketing Analytics and Data Interpretation
Consumer Behaviour and Digital Research
Digital Marketing Strategy and Implementation
Professional Digital Marketing Project
UCAS Code:N1NC
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,085

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,340

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£20,000£25,000
5 years£19,500£24,000£30,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

76%Working
2%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
75%
Learning opportunities
66%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
47%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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