Entry requirement
Undergraduate: most universities require a ABB but this may vary.
Postgraduate: usually at least a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a business-related subject.
Skills gained
During a marketing course, students would have gained an essential range of business skills which will attract prospective employers in a variety of sectors and are valued in industry. The range of skills you can gain include: - Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Research, analysis, team working and presentational skills
- Communication skills- both oral and written.
Career Options
Career prospects are good for marketing graduates and they generally move into careers in product and service organisations, in public, private and non-for-profit sectors. A degree in Marketing can become your key to a specialised marketing career or a more general management career in a wide range of sectors.
In addition to starting your career after graduation many choose to take up postgraduate study. Most Master’s courses will usually focus on the theoretical understanding of marketing, in topics such as branding or customer psychology. |