Graduate Gateway

You can use the search facility on this page to find out if your degree has been approved by CIM and what exemptions are available.

Yes, however, you’ll need to discuss with your tutor to see if your university offers this. If they don’t then you can do it through one of CIM's approved study centres. You can search for an approved study centre here.

If you have any questions or want to talk about anything further you can contact us on qualifications@cim.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)1628 427120 (Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00).

Providing you achieve a 2:2 or above (undergraduate) or a pass mark (postgraduate), you can study the additional modules via one of our approved study centres (tuition fees will apply).

With a relevant degree from a Graduate Gateway university, you have up to five years from graduating to complete the additional module(s) to gain your full qualification.

Yes, you need to be a member to access the support materials, your membership must also be current at the time of submitting your assessments for marking. As a member you can also take advantage of other benefits such as webinars, great content and attend CIM events.

£65 per annum*

*Fees are reviewed on an annual basis.

a. At the Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing level, there are two modules to complete (Marketing Principles is mandatory and then choose from Marketing in Business or Communications in Practice or Digital Fundamentals depending on your Graduate Gateway University)

b. At the Certificate in Professional Marketing level, there is one module to complete (choose from Customer Insights or Marketing in Action depending on your Graduate Gateway University)

c. At the Diploma in Professional Marketing level, there are two modules to complete (Innovation in Marketing plus choose one from The Digital Customer Experience, Resource Management, Managing Brands, Managing Marketing Projects or Managing Digital Marketing Projects depending on your Graduate Gateway University)

d. At the Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing level, there are two modules to complete (Managing Digital Marketing Projects and Digital Optimisation)

e. To find out more about the CIM modules, we recommend you speak to your university or alternatively, you can contact us on qualifications@cim.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)1628 427120 (Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00).

a. Certificate in Professional Marketing (one module to complete) £150*

b. Diploma in Professional Marketing (2 modules to complete) £190 each*

*Fees are reviewed on an annual basis.

To have your exemption(s) confirmed you will need to send a copy of your degree certificate and transcript to exemptions@cim.co.uk

The module specifications are located by clicking on the links - Marketing in Business, Marketing in Action, Managing Digital Marketing Projects/Managing Marketing Projects, Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing (Graduate Gateway).

Reasonable adjustments policy

Reasonable adjustments enable a candidate with additional requirements to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding to the levels of attainment required by the relevant CIM qualification specification. CIM ensures its Reasonable Adjustments Policy aligns to regulatory and legal requirements. The Reasonable Adjustments policy is available to learners on the MyCIM Portal once they are registered.