Undergraduate study
Marketing 2019/20
Our trophy cabinet The awards we’ve won don’t just make us feel proud. They give you an idea of what the University is like.
Teaching Excellence Framework Gold Award Huddersfield is a TEF gold-rated institution delivering consistently outstanding teaching and learning of the highest quality found in the UK (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2017).
Global Teaching Excellence Award We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award. It recognised the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (HEA, 2017).
University of the Year The Times Higher Education named us as University of the Year in November 2013. They liked our “bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives.”
Queen’s Anniversary Prize The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is a big thing in UK Higher Education. We were delighted to earn one for our role in expanding global boundaries of new music.
A Four Star University QS Stars has given us four stars. That means we are “highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff.”
Athena Swan We’re serious about gender equality. We want an equal number of men and women on our science and engineering courses, for instance. Our commitment was recognised in 2015 with the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
Find out more about our awards at hud.ac.uk/about/our-awards
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Welcome to Marketing Located at the heart of Huddersfield town, we at the University of Huddersfield’s Business School pride ourselves on enabling our internationally diverse group of students to develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to become tomorrow’s professionals.
We’ll help you to apply your academic understanding to the real world and this is a key factor behind our exceptional employability record. Join us this year, and together we will take the first steps in your career.
Our teaching, informed by research as well as professional relevance, will prepare you for a fulfilling and enriching career. Modern facilities tailor-made to suit your learning requirements provide an outstanding study environment. As well as studying in the vibrant and dynamic School itself, we strongly encourage our students to gain practical experience in the workplace, and our excellent Placement Unit is on hand to provide support.
Professor Jill Johnes Dean of the Business School National Teaching Fellows 2011
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Are you fascinated by people? What makes them tick, why they make the decisions they do? What they need to live, and what they can’t do without?
Study with us
The most memorable moment at University I would have to say is meeting all the brilliant people on my course. There is so much diversity within my course, and everyone is so lovely and welcoming, I have definitely made some friends for life! Polly Edmondson, Marketing with Public Relations BA(Hons)
Guest Speaker, John D.Bernard, Global Marketing Director, Firefox OS. John is ranked as one of the top 10 Marketers in the UK according to Marketing magazine’s Little Black Book. 4
Check this out! Competitions
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Our students compete annually in L’Oréal’s Brandstorm and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) ‘The Pitch’ competition.
Top 10 University in England for work placement years in industry.*
Are you fascinated by people? What makes them tick, why they make the decisions they do, what they need to live, and what they can’t do without? Then a course in Marketing could be for you. It’s about putting people’s desires under the microscope and then developing some pretty savvy ways to get their attention and influence their choices. Marketeers have always fought to gain their customers’ attention. Nowadays that fight is happening on a global scale, as brands and organisations try to capture customers across the world. It’s a challenging yet thrilling time to get the marketing strategy right, and you could help change opinions, influence consumers and win customers. At Huddersfield, we’ll give you the chance to make an impact in the marketing profession, whether you’d like to work on the client side or in a marketing agency. You’ll explore things like how to develop strategy, understanding and choosing the right media channels and executing a brief
for a client. Many of your tutors have business experience, having worked for companies like Nike, Marks and Spencer and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). We’ll encourage you to explore the latest marketing thinking, and then road test it to see if it works. You could develop a concept for a whole new brand, and then present it to an audience. If you like to stand up and get noticed, we’ll also give you the opportunity to enter national competitions like L’Oréal Brandstorm and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) ‘The Pitch’. Imagine being an award-winner before you’ve even started on your career. We’ve also joined forces with CIM to give you the chance to gain additional professional qualifications that marketing employers are looking for. You’ll be able to take part in their networking and regional events too. In addition marketing courses are accredited by the CIM Graduate Gateway programme.
* HESA - Higher Education Statistics Agency 2015/16.
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Graduates employed from this course
95%* Key information: UCAS code: N590 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
Advertising and Marketing Communications BA(Hons)
Without marketing, a business won’t have any customers. And without customers, a business can’t succeed. Marketing is essential to any industry, and we’ll give you the chance to learn how to plan and develop effective advertising and marketing campaigns. The world of advertising and communications is constantly changing. The rise of digital and social media means businesses now have a huge amount of promotional channels available to them. This means there are new challenges for brands trying to get their message across. Organisations are hungry for talented professionals who know how to help them stand apart. The course gives you a solid marketing foundation along with specialist studies in advertising and interactive communications. You’ll also have the chance to study the development and expansion of media channels, and the challenges communications managers face today. All the way through your studies, we’ll be considering real examples and brands.
While you’re here, we’ll give you the chance to become involved in two competitions. Every year our marketing students can get involved in L’Oreal’s ‘Brandstorm’ and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) ‘The Pitch’ competition. Huddersfield students have won both competitions. Take part while you’re here and it could look great on your CV. Thanks to our network of contacts in the business world, we’ll also give you opportunities to work on live projects, not to mention an optional placement year that may see you working in a marketing company or an agency. Employers are looking for graduates who have real-world experience, and we’ll give you the chance to build up your CV. At Huddersfield, we were the first to introduce marketing as an undergraduate degree. Our Advertising and Marketing Communications course is innovative too. We keep things up-to-the-minute, so you could have the opportunity to get a great head start in a marketing career.
Glen Mann graduated from Advertising and Marketing Communications BA(Hons) 2016, now Sales and Marketing Graduate at McLaren Automotives * Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16).
“I feel my degree at Huddersfield was excellent in preparing me for the type of work I do now, which is something I put down to the practical hands-on nature of the course and the vast industry experience of the tutors who provide it. Rather than simply discuss theory, nearly every project we were given had a practical aspect which could be applied to real-world industry scenarios.”
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Graduates employed from these subjects
Business and Marketing
Key information: UCAS code: 7M3S Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year
Marketing is one of the core disciplines of business. Study business and marketing together and you’ll have a unique understanding of both topics that could prove invaluable in the private or public sector.
88– 95%*
Entry requirements: BBB at A level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
BA(Hons)
The course begins with a focused introduction to the core principles of marketing. We’ll look at brands and the people who buy them. What drives the consumer, and how to market to them. And we’ll take a wider view to see how marketing fits into the business environment. The business modules on the course enable you to focus on the business issues that you’re interested in. You’ll begin to develop an understanding of just how complex organisations can be, and how individual people, groups and processes can affect a business’s overall performance.
Thanks to our network of contacts in the business world, we’ll give you opportunities to work on live projects. Not to mention an optional placement year that could see you working in a marketing department. Employers are looking for graduates who have real-world experience, and we’ll give you the chance to build up your CV. At Huddersfield we always aim to look ahead – after all, we were the first to introduce marketing as an undergraduate degree. You’ll find our Business and Marketing course is equally forward-thinking. By focusing on the latest developments, we aim to give you a good start in your chosen profession.
Placements Previous placement providers have included O2, Buckingham Palace, Morrisons, Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Sainsbury’s.
* Percentage of graduates from these subject areas at Huddersfield who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16).
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Graduates employed from this subject
95%* Key information: UCAS code: N510 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
Digital and Social Media Marketing BA(Hons)
Digital, mobile and social media are changing the world. This course gives you the chance to be at the forefront of these exciting developments. You could find out how social media can be used as a marketing platform by businesses worldwide. You could also explore new technologies like app design and augmented reality, and learn how to manage and implement marketing campaigns. There is such a wide variety of social media, so we’ll give you the chance to try your hand at different channels and tactics at every possibility. From producing, directing and editing videos to designing, costing and implementing new websites and apps. You’ll also look at how to manage email marketing campaigns, how to make the most of ‘search engine optimisation’ (SEO) and even how to use augmented reality as part of your marketing techniques.
* Percentage of graduates from this subject area at Huddersfield who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16).
But how do people know if their digital marketing campaigns are successful? We’ll cover that too, giving you the chance to find out how to monitor and engage with customers over social media platforms. It’s all designed to enable you to build up a set of skills through practical experience. You could be working on live projects with one of our network of partner organisations. And you could even take an optional placement year to gain real-life insight into what goes on in the digital world. In your second year you’ll become part of a team that will be given a $250 AdWords advertising budget
provided by Google. Your brief? To develop and run an online advertising campaign for a business or non-profit organization over a three week period. The teams that develop and communicate the most successful campaigns can win a prize, including trips to Google offices. You could also take part in the optional Google+ Social Media Marketing category by creating and managing a Google+ Page for their clients over a five week period. That could look great on your CV, demonstrating your abilities as a digital and social media marketer. Thanks to our network of partner organisations in the business world, we’ll give you opportunities to work on live projects. Not to mention an optional placement year. Employers are looking for graduates who have real-world experience, and we’ll give you the chance to build up your CV. At Huddersfield we always aim to innovate – after all, we were the first to introduce marketing as an undergraduate degree. Innovation is at the heart of the Digital and Social Media Marketing course. By keeping things fresh and up-to-the-minute, the course is designed to give you the opportunity to get a great head start in a marketing career.
Projects Working on live projects with one of our network of partner organisations.
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Graduates employed from this course
Marketing BA(Hons)
95%* Key information: UCAS code: N500 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
Needs, wants, desires. If you want to understand what drives people to buy products and services, and how to attract them in the first place, you could build a successful career for yourself in business. Our course aims to give you a thorough grounding in marketing to develop creative and compelling communications. The world of marketing is becoming more and more competitive. Businesses want to stand apart, but with so many channels available to them to get their message across, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to do so. The course gives you a solid marketing foundation and an understanding of advertising and interactive communications and how to use them successfully. We’ll give you the opportunity to develop your marketing skills and become extremely attractive to employers. While you’re here you’ll have the chance to take part in two competitions. Every year our marketing students can get involved in L’Oreal’s ‘Brandstorm’ and the
* Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16). ** Permanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) ‘The Pitch’. Huddersfield students have quite a few times, won both competitions in the past. Thanks to our network of contacts in the business world, we’ll give you opportunities to work on live projects. Not to mention an optional placement year. Employers are looking for graduates who have real-world experience, and we’ll give you the chance to build up your CV. At Huddersfield, we were the first to introduce marketing as an undergraduate degree. We like to stay at the cutting-edge with our Marketing BA(Hons) course too. We aim to keep abreast of all the latest marketing thinking and practice, to give you an excellent opportunity to build your skills and move on to your marketing career.
100% The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy.**
Robert Young, Marketing BA(Hons), placement with Blue Chip Marketing, London “I worked on a number of projects within the agency and my overall role was to support the account team. It was a daunting task moving from Huddersfield to London. However, I wouldn’t change it for the world and I felt very confident going into my final year of university.”
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Graduates employed from these subjects
95%* Key information: UCAS code: N5P2 Duration: 3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year Entry requirements: BBB at A level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
Marketing with Public Relations BA(Hons)
Reputation has to be earned. And for businesses that means not just getting the marketing right, but getting the service right too. People judge you by what you do, not what you say. We can help you understand how public relations and marketing can enable businesses to stay ahead and keep their well-earned reputation intact. It could prepare you for an exciting career in a dynamic business arena. The course gives you a solid marketing foundation and an understanding of how marketing underpins any successful business. You’ll look at some key principles and concepts. There is also a suite of specialist Public Relations modules to help give you an even greater understanding of how PR and marketing work together to create the brands that stay ahead. PR is a fast-paced, exciting and rewarding activity that is at the heart of any thriving business, so you’ll have the chance to develop the skills and the business sense to understand what’s needed, and how to deliver. You could soon be taking your place in this dynamic environment.
While you’re here you’ll have the chance to become involved in two competitions. Every year our marketing students can take part in L’Oreal’s ‘Brandstorm’ and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) ‘The Pitch’. Huddersfield students have won both competitions in the past. Thanks to our network of contacts in the business world, we’ll give you opportunities to work on live projects. Not to mention an optional placement year that could see you working in a marketing department or a marketing agency. Employers are looking for graduates who have real-world experience, and we’ll give you the chance to build up your CV. We were the first University introduce marketing as an undergraduate degree, and we make sure innovation is at the heart of our Marketing with Public Relations BA(Hons) course. By keeping things fresh and up-to-the-minute, the course is designed to give you a great head start in a marketing career.
Grace Lenihan graduated from Sports Promotion and Marketing BA(Hons) 2017, now Brand Activation Graduate at adidas Group * Percentage of graduates from these subject areas at Huddersfield who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16).
“My time working in industry allowed me to put my theory to practice, build a plethora of contacts and look at marketing from a whole different perspective. My placement year also gave me the ability to dive into various different industries which taught me both what I did and didn’t enjoy, allowing me to aim for a role knowing exactly what I wanted to do.”
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Graduates employed from courses in this subject
Global Marketing (Top-up) BA(Hons)
95%* Key information: UCAS code: N550 Duration: 1 year full-time Entry requirements: HND or equivalent Foundation degree or 120 ECTS credits
With globalisation and instant communications, many businesses are operating in a truly international market. The marketing managers of the future will need to compete on a global scale. This one-year top-up course aims to help you gain the skills and knowledge to get started on a career in global marketing. It could be ideal if you’ve already studied marketing or business. If you already have a significant level of market awareness and would like to gain a deeper understanding of marketing in an international context we’ll give you the opportunity to enhance your strengths in global marketing and international business and give you the chance to choose modules like strategic management to build up your skills.
We’ll look at international marketing and business to develop your understanding of the marketing theory and principles within the international and global business arena. Studying strategic marketing management will give you the opportunity to develop your analytical and practical skills in relation to creating presenting and defending strategic marketing plans. And cross cultural studies will help you consider the influence that national culture has on behaviour and the implications of this for organisational design and management. You’ll also be able to choose optional modules that interest you to build your own career path. Options include advertising strategy and planning, strategic management, PR and sponsorship and marketing for small businesses.
* Whilst this is a top-up course and therefore there are no graduate statistics for this specific course, 95% of graduates from courses in this subject area go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey 2015/16).
For detailed course and employability information, including full entry requirements, please visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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My student journey so far
Polly Edmondson Marketing with Public Relations BA(Hons) “I spent a lot of my childhood in Warrington, then moved to Barnsley, and then eventually Huddersfield at about age 11. I decided to stay in Huddersfield to study because I really like the town, and I knew that for the course I wanted to do, the university had a very good name and reputation. “Before university, I took a year out to complete my apprenticeship in Marketing & PR, whilst also getting a year’s work experience in this field. I knew it was what I wanted to do, and Huddersfield offered the unique combination of both Marketing and PR within one course. Therefore, it was always my top choice!”
You’ll make memories that will stay with you forever. “The most memorable moment at University I would have to say is meeting all the brilliant people on my course. There is so much diversity within my course, and everyone is so lovely and welcoming, I have definitely made some friends for life! “Once I finish university, I would really love to go travelling, before heading to London to pursue a career in the PR field. “Being at University makes you realise how quickly the time goes! I would say to anyone coming to university, make the most of your time here, work hard, but also join clubs and socialize too, it’s good to take a break from working hard every now and again. You’ll make memories that will stay with you forever.
To hear Polly talk about her student journey visit hud.ac/profiles
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Meet our staff Marketing is at the heart of every business
Dr Brendan Canavan Senior Lecturer, Marketing “When I was younger I didn’t really have an idea of what I wanted to do, but being from the Isle of Man I was interested in sustainable tourism, I realised that marketing is at the heart of every business and that is where I wanted to be. “I came to work at the University because my grandad used to work for the University as a careers advisor and he encouraged me to visit and apply. I did, made some friends and got the job. My most memorable event has been marking my first assignment and seeing for the first time how students had picked up and developed the knowledge they learnt in class.
I love how marketing is the key to spotting trends to help us understand customers and markets better. This makes it a very forward looking, positive and varied subject to teach and engage with. “I love how marketing is the key to spotting trends to help us understand customers and markets better. This makes it a very forward looking, positive and varied subject to teach and engage with.”
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We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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When to apply If you want to start your course in September 2019, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2018 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2019. Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.
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