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Key details

Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C058345 Child course code: Q058346

Course introduction

This course is perfect if you want an introduction to creative and technical aspects of digital marketing, plus the knowledge and understanding to progress to our T Level programmes and employment within the creative industries. 

You will learn a range of digital marketing skills, including: 

  • Production techniques in digital marketing 
  • Understanding target audiences for digital marketing 
  • Contextual research for digital marketing 
  • Pitching and presenting digital marketing ideas 
  • Developing advertising campaigns 

You can expect  to study a practical work-related course. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. It will introduce you to your chosen career and provide a good basis to progress onto a more advanced qualification. 

Course information

1 year

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including a grade 4 in either English or Maths.

You will complete coursework that will be marked.

You could progress to any of our Level 3 courses, including T Levels.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Select career:

Advertising and Marketing Associate Professionals

Potential Earnings

£52,828.90

Average Earnings

£26,330.52

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Marketing and Sales

People in these occupations conduct market research, create advertising content, sell goods, services, or property, and provide customer support.

Retailing and Wholesaling

People in these occupations sell goods and services to customers or businesses.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Media, Publishing and Information Services

People in these occupations produce, publish, and release media and provide library, archive, curation, and information services.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.