Brand And Marketing Management – BA (hons) Degree in Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK

Brand And Marketing Management – BA (hons) Degree in Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Brand and Marketing Management degree at Cardiff Met offers a defined pathway to become a Branding specialist with a marketing degree. The degree has been developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to ensure that teaching content is in line with industry expectations. All our marketing courses have a renowned reputation for their vocational orientation - becoming a 'Met Marketer' will enable you to gain the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a branding and marketing career.

The degree has been designed to enable students to develop  the skills and ability to think creatively and adopt the latest tools in modern Branding campaigns and has been awarded the CIM 'Graduate Gateway' status – this accreditation provides our students with an opportunity to gain exemption from both the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing and Diploma in Professional Marketing Qualifications.

This course offers an emphasis on the professional management of brands and the creation of brands in a global marketplace. Creativity is a highly valued attribute in the branding industry and assignments are designed to develop ideas, encourage risk taking and support the creation of memorable branding materials. Having a strong brand is invaluable in the modern marketplace as it guides customers understanding of the business. A key focus will be on developing communication, presentation and problem solving skills along with creative management tools.

Students will learn how to use social media  and develop creative design skills in response to the needs of the needs of the current marketing environment. Students will benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, taught by academic experts, experienced practitioners, guest speakers resulting in a 'learning by doing' approach.

Employability & Careers​

Brand and Brand Management is a dynamic and fast-moving career. With new technologies and social communication media on the rise, Brand Managers and practitioners are more in demand than ever. During this course you will develop the key skills and understanding required for business with specialism in marketing management central to all business functions. On successful completion of the course you will have the skills to gain a position in marketing management, putting your skills to use in positions in advertising, marketing research, sales management, product management, customer service, public relations, and business management.

This course has been designed in conjunction with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA), in order to provide you with an opportunity to gain exemptions from their professional qualifications. You will also be able to join the our CIM student chapter which encourages all students to engage in our marketing learning community through organising organise key speakers and managing marketing-focused events. Incorporate dynamic speakers and helpful networking events will enhance your learning experience. Finally, you will be able to engage in entrepreneurial activities such as entering the CIM Pitch.

The option of including a year of experience in industry in year three has been included to allow you to complete the degree with a level of practical experience. This option of practical experience can be incorporated in the three-year degree course undertaking practical work in industry during term time or in holiday breaks during the course. 

The aim of the course is that study and practical experience give the best prospect of employability at the end of the degree course. As such, you have the opportunity to graduate with a wide base of marketing knowledge and the potential to be a specialist in strategic use of PR, marketing, digital marketing, integrated marketing communications, branding and global marketing. Furthermore, you will have had ‘real-world’ experience, the chance to engage in our CIM learning community. Cardiff Met Marketing students should stand out for their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical environment.

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Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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