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Entry requirements and assessments

Entry Requirements

This qualification is the equivalent to the first year of a foundation degree, which means you will need to meet at least one of these criteria:

• Have a minimum of two 'A' Levels
• Hold any general Bachelors or Masters degree
• Hold a CIM Introductory Certificate in Marketing (Level 2 or 3)
• Have an NVQ or SVQ Level 3 (equivalent to NGF Level 3)
• Have an NVQ or SVQ Level 4 in any other subject (UK – equivalent to NGF Level 4 and above)
• Hold an international baccalaureate (equivalent to NQF Level 3 and above) or a pass of the entry test onto Level 4

If English is not your first language, you will also need to provide evidence of at least IELTS 6.5 or Trinity ISE III/IV.

Assessments

It's possible to qualify within a single academic year studying part time. You will be assessed across the four modules using a blend of two basic methods:

Unit 1 – Marketing Essentials: Examination

Unit 2 – Assessing the Marketing Environment: Examination

Unit 3 – Marketing Information and Research: Assignment

Unit 4 – Stakeholder Marketing: Assignment

 

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