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Year of study

2025

Key details

Start date(s)
September 2025
Location
Leeds City Campus
School
Business
UCAS tariff points
112-144
Study Mode
Full-time (3 years)
Study abroad
Yes

Graduate as a creative and strategic professional with a Digital Marketing degree from LTU.

We worked with employers to develop this course to make sure you've got the digital marketing skills needed to succeed in your career.

You'll explore the psychology of online influence, learn about branding and strategy, and create media ranging from videos to websites to memes.

The Student Contract

About this course

Use real-life client briefs to explore the latest tools for social and online media creation, data analytics and digital marketing management.

You'll make creative content using audio, video, infographics, memes, copy and websites, but also understand where it fits in the customer journey.

You'll use tools and techniques for search engine optimisation and learn how to prove your marketing ideas are working through data analytics.

We’ll help you to become both an independent professional and a team player.

You'll pitch and present as part of a team, and start your own social media channels, growing your own audience and influence online to put theory into practice.

You’ll also have chance to expand your knowledge and experience by going on an international study trip. A typical visit might include the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the Port of Rotterdam, Heineken Brewery and the Gassan Diamond Factory.

Accreditation

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This course is accredited by the leading professional marketing body, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This offers students the opportunity to gain exemptions on modules of CIM qualifications, reducing the number of module assessments taken to one or two instead of three. Further details can be found via the CIM website (link opens in a new window/tab).

Why study with us?

  • Learn from industry expert lecturers, guest speakers and real-life assessments.
  • Have access to our TV and radio studios for vlog and podcast creation.
  • Have the chance to gain industry-recognised certifications and opportunities for freelancing experience.
  • We are a HubSpot Education partner and part of Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus.
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Professional Memberships

Chartered Association of Business Schools

Leeds Trinity University Business School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

The association supports its members to maintain world-class standards of teaching and research, and helps to shape policy and create opportunities through dialogue with business and government.

Small Business Charter Award

Leeds Trinity University Business School has been awarded the Small Business Charter (SBC) award in recognition of our support to small businesses, student entrepreneurship and the local economy.

Business Graduates Association

Leeds Trinity University Business School is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA) an international membership and quality assurance body of world-leading and high-potential Business Schools who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning.

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Course modules

You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Year 1

During your first year, you'll study four core modules.

Marketing Fundamentals - Core

You will get a basic introduction to the marketing environment, marketing management, and the role of marketing in the world.

You will look at the impact of a customer-centred approach, marketing research, market analysis, segmentation, targeting and positioning theory and practice.

You will also study marketing mix elements such as product, price, promotion and place, how service and retail marketing works in theory and practice, and the impact of technological developments like e-commerce.

Principles of Accounting and Finance - Core

You’ll be introduced to the financial markets and institutions, exploring fintech, digital finance, payment systems and alternative finance.

Learn about the types of business organisations, the role of stakeholders, and how regulatory and non-regulatory factors affect businesses.

Measure financial position, financial performance analysis and report cash flows as well as analyse and interpret financial statements using key financial ratios.

You’ll focus on developing your accounting and financial skills, application of theory, including problem solving, consequence chain analysis, measurement of performance, assessment of viability and action planning.

People and Organisations - Core

You’ll study the nature and complexity of organisations and be introduced to the functional specialism of people management.

You’ll be encouraged to compare different approaches to management theory, such as Taylor/Fordism and Human Relations, as groundwork for future studies.

Class-based exercises will take you through topics such as leadership, motivation, group formation, behaviour, change, and the international implications of people management.

Globalisation and Social Justice - Core

You’ll develop a critical understanding of the two broad phenomena of globalisation and social justice. You will be inspired by Leeds Trinity University’s strategic themes, exploring subjects related to poverty, human rights infringements, inequalities and other social justice-related issues.

You’ll study theoretical debates on globalisation and social justice in the current business environment, responding to current events in both lectures and workshops.

Year 2

During your second year, you'll study four core modules.

Digital Storytelling and Online Communities - Core

You'll be introduced to the theory and practice of content creation, from the consideration of the platform and the media to planning content and engagement as part of a digital marketing strategy. 

Focus on the human side of brand engagement and understand that behind every data-point is a person and a potential relationship, not just with the individual but also with their online community.

You'll understand that organisations and brands need to connect and communicate with diverse audiences across multiple channels and platforms and learn the benefits of encouraging their audiences to become creators.

Develop an understanding of storytelling and story-curation so you learn how to adapt narrative and adopt different media to fit contemporary platforms.

You'll learn to weave these stories and their fans into online communities and measure success using analytics and KPIs, not just for sales, but for improving brand reputation, awareness raising, education and social justice.

Examine co-creation methods and use them to understand and create participatory culture in the classroom and online.

Professional Development and Placement - Core

You'll prepare career and study plans, find out how to search for job opportunities and experience a typical graduate trainee assessment centre recruitment process.

In workshops, you'll analyse your professional development and personality and learn the importance of teamwork and effective interpersonal relationships.

You'll develop graduate-level employability skills through reflective learning and self-directed study.

Integrated Marketing Communications - Core

You’ll be encouraged to explore the essential brand relationship between organisations and their audiences, the application of rationale and cognitive communication strategies used to engage and influence audience perceptions.

Be equipped with practical knowledge of marketing communication tools such as advertising, public relations and direct marketing and the deployment of these tools in conventional and digital media environments.

Business Research and Analytics - Core

You’ll develop the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to carry out primary and secondary research and to analyse and present findings and conclusions.

You’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of the principles underpinning the research process, and the tools required to carry out key research tasks.

You’ll study the fundamentals of scientific inquiry, ethical considerations in research, strengths and weaknesses of different data collection methods, and basic methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection.

Year 3

During your final year, you'll study two core modules and will be required to choose two option modules.

Professional Learning and Practice - Core

You’ll be encouraged to link with external organisations and businesses to source a work-related project within your chosen area of interest enabling you to develop employability skills in the context of your chosen career path.

You’ll enhance essential skills in business and sector awareness, as well as effective interpersonal communication alongside practical elements involved in the negotiation and management of projects.

Digital Marketing Campaign Production and Analytics - Core

Working closely with a real client, you'll plan and produce a campaign documentation, including posting schedule, event calendar, risk assessment, content and engagement plans and example assets, media and/or storyboards.

You'll learn key elements of project, media and risk management in digital and integrated marketing, storytelling through transmedia, audience building, crowdsourcing and influencer outreach.

Understand and navigate the complexities of dealing with multi-faceted teams and outputs to produce a digital marketing campaign that meets brand guidelines and business KPIs whilst serving brand community.

You'll use the knowledge you've gained so far on budget, resource planning, globalisation and localisation around shared cultural values to understand the facets of digital marketing campaigns. You'll have access to case studies as well as breakdowns of recent and current campaigns from industry insiders.

Explore and critically analyse various digital platforms and technologies such as search engines (SEO), social media, web analytics, e-commerce platforms and third-party tools to gather and interpret relevant data.

International Marketing - Option

Analysing theoretical developments in international marketing, you'll gain an advanced understanding of international consumers and their needs.

You'll study international environmental analysis and information sources, market entry strategies such as exporting and importing, and the operational aspects of international marketing practice.

You will analyse national and organisational culture as a factor in international marketing, international trade and development, and ethical issues in international marketing.

Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Option

You’ll develop entrepreneurial mindsets and introduce them to the main frameworks related to processes, strategies and sources of innovation as well as new trends in innovation.

You’ll learn about the role of creativity in problem-solving and the application of design thinking to different business tasks.

Contemporary Issues in Sustainability - Option

You’ll learn the importance of sustainability in contemporary business operations and acquire the specific skills, tools and techniques of sustainability assessment and understand the significance of sustainability practices.

You’ll be introduced to sustainability in general, and the various sustainability issues and practices relevant to business operations, including the benefits and challenges of adopting sustainability practices, the role of stakeholders, the supply chain and corporate social responsibility.

Project Management - Option

You'll explore project management, including tools required for professional planning, implementing projects, evaluating the associated benefits and costs, and managing risk and uncertainty.

You'll address the challenges of project organisation structures and resource scheduling.

You'll develop a project plan, encouraging you to discover the principles of stakeholder/client management and learn how to build effective project teams and leadership skills.

We aim to deliver a realistic baseline of skills expected in the workplace through a nurturing and supportive project-based environment.

Money, Banking and Finance - Option

You’ll learn about banks, markets and other financial institutions which support business and investor activity in the UK and in Europe.

Begin with the banking sector, and will be encouraged to understand, critically analyse and assess the operations and effectiveness of a range of financial facilities in the light of a rapidly changing regulatory environment in response to recent internal and external shock. 

Develop working knowledge of a range of financial instruments and ownership structures, including private equity, hedge and prime broker services, where you’ll develop the ability to choose and select the most appropriate of these for a variety of business situations and contexts.

You’ll study the use of Fintech and Digital Solutions in Banking and Financial Markets as well as inclusive technological solutions to financial problems in digitally poor and excluded communities in the UK and abroad.

Research Project - Option

You'll cover key topics in social science research, including problem definition, conducting a literature review and methodology.

You'll practise writing a research report, focussing on format, presentation of findings and discussion including academic conventions within the subject specialism.

Professional work placements

Experience matters. That's why we embed professional work placements within the majority of our standard undergraduate degrees.

How does it work?

Careers and Placements will work with you to find a placement or help you to arrange your own, whether that's in Leeds, another part of the UK or even abroad. You will be able to take part in a series of workshops, events and live ‘employer challenges’ to boost your confidence and prepare you for your placement.

During your placement, you could have an opportunity to gain degree-relevant work experience, build your knowledge of career sectors and secure valuable employer references and industry contacts. This experience will help you to shape your career decisions and find the right path for you.

We have strong links with key employers including the BBC, ITV, marketing, digital marketing and social media companies and advertising agencies. You will create real digital marketing campaigns as part of your assessed work and build your portfolio, knowledge and the attitude needed to meet the demanding needs of this fast-changing industry.

To find out how we can help you make your career ambitions a reality, visit:

Professional Work Placements

Learning and teaching

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used, matched to the learning outcomes for your programme, allowing you to apply and demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills that you have developed.

For more details on specific assessment methods for this course contact [email protected]

Programme delivery

Your time on campus, learning through in-person teaching, is at the heart of your academic experience and the way we deliver our programmes. This is supported and further enhanced by additional engagement activities and opportunities provided online and through digital teaching materials. This blended approach seeks to ensure a positive learning and teaching student experience.

Your programme of study has been carefully designed around a three-phase model of delivery:

  1. Preparation: You will be given clear tasks to support you in preparing for live teaching. This could include watching a short-pre-recorded lecture, reading a paper or text chapter or preparing other material for use in class.
  2. Live: All your live teaching will be designed around active learning, providing you with valuable opportunities to build on preparation tasks, interact with staff and peers, and surface any misunderstandings.
  3. Post: Follow-up activities will include opportunities for you to check understanding, for staff to receive feedback from you and your peers to inform subsequent sessions, and for you to apply learning to new situations or context.

Preparation, Live and Post teaching and learning and the digital materials used will vary by course, but will be designed to help you structure your learning, take a full and active part in your course, and apply and test your developing knowledge and skills.

Learning and teaching

At Leeds Trinity we aim to provide an excellent student experience and provide you with the tools and support to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional potential.

Our Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy delivers excellence by providing the framework for:

  • high quality teaching
  • an engaging and inclusive approach to learning, assessment and achievement
  • a clear structure through which you progress in your academic studies, your personal development and towards professional-level employment or further study.

We have a strong reputation for developing student employability, supporting your development towards graduate employment, with relevant skills embedded throughout your programme of study.

We endeavour to develop curiosity, confidence, courage, ambition and aspiration in all students through the key themes in our Learning and Teaching Strategy:

  • Student Involvement and Engagement
  • Inclusion
  • Integrated Programme and Assessment Experience
  • Digital Literacy and Skills
  • Employability and Enterprise

To help you achieve your potential we emphasise learning as a collaborative process, with a range of student-led and real-world activities. This approach ensures that you fully engage in shaping your own learning, developing your critical thinking and reflective skills so that you can identify your own strengths and weaknesses, and use the extensive learning support system we offer to shape your own development.

We believe the secret to great learning and teaching is simple: it is about creating an inclusive learning experience that allows all students to thrive through:

  • Personalised support
  • Expert lecturers
  • Strong connections with employers
  • An international outlook
  • Understanding how to use tools and technology to support learning and development

Entry requirements

Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

Information about the large range of qualifications we accept, including A-Levels, BTECs and T Levels, can be found on our entry requirements page. If you need additional advice or are taking qualifications that are not covered in the information supplied, please contact our Admissions Office.

Entry requirements for this course:
QualificationGrade
UCAS tariff112-144
GCSE requirementsGCSE English Language or English Literature is required at grade C or 4 or above

Fees and finance

UK Home fees £9,535 per year
Full-time

Funding

UK Home Students:

Tuition fees cost £9,535 a year for this course in 2025/2026. Students who enrolled in 2024/2025 will also be charged £9,535 for academic year 2025/2026.

Tuition fees for part-time study are charged a pro-rata amount of the full-time equivalent.

Depending on government policy, tuition fees may change in future years.

Tuition fees for 2026/2027 entry will be set in summer 2025.

Living costs, e.g. accommodation, travel, food, will also need to be taken into consideration.

Leeds Trinity offers a range of bursaries and scholarships to help support students while you study.

International Students, including EU Students:

Visit our webpage for international students.

Part-time study is not available for international students on a Student Route Visa. 

Additional costs

We advise students that there may be additional course costs in addition to annual tuition fees:

  • Recommended and required reading lists will be provided at the start of your course. All the books and e-books are available from our Library to borrow but you may choose to purchase your own.
  • On some courses there may be additional costs, such as field trips, equipment, accreditations, that may be part-funded by the University. More details will be provided at the start of the course.
  • You'll need to include placement/s travel and associated costs too, however the University will contribute a standard amount towards your total expenditure.
  • The University provides students with a £6 printing credit each academic year which can be topped up either on campus or online.

How to apply

For full-time undergraduate courses, you apply through UCAS. That's the University and Colleges Admissions Service.

On your application form, you'll need to know our institution code - it's L24 - and the course code. If you click through to the UCAS website using the button below, it'll take you to the right place with all the information you need.

You'll need to write a personal statement - we've prepared a guide to help you.

Applications are now open for courses starting in September 2025. The UCAS application deadline for courses starting in September 2025 is 29 January 2025.

There's lots more information about the application process on the UCAS website, or you can get in touch with our admissions team who will be happy to help:

Graduate opportunities

Providing you with the opportunity to develop the professional skills and experience you need to launch your career is at the heart of everything we do at Leeds Trinity University.

You’ll graduate ready for a career as a digital marketing professional in a wide range of organisations. You’ll also be well-qualified for creative media roles, as well as freelance and entrepreneurial opportunities.

After you graduate, Careers and Placements will help you as you pursue your chosen career through our mentoring scheme, support with CV and interview preparation and access to graduate employability events.

To find out how we can help you make your career ambitions a reality, visit:

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