Advertising and Digital Marketing with foundation year BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Advertising and Digital Marketing with foundation year BA (Hons)
Foundation Year
The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a strong focus on management, business communications and marketing in a global context. It creates opportunities for you to develop vital business skills, as well as preparing you for study at undergraduate level. You will put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios.
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be fr...
Foundation Year
The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a strong focus on management, business communications and marketing in a global context. It creates opportunities for you to develop vital business skills, as well as preparing you for study at undergraduate level. You will put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios.
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.
Degree
Develop creative, strategic and digital skills for planning and delivering advertising and marketing campaigns in the media landscape.
Step into the world of advertising and digital marketing with a course that combines creative strategy with digital practice. With a strong focus on digital communication and customer engagement, you’ll have the opportunity to explore areas such as:
- content marketing and brand storytelling
- integrated digital campaigns and omnichannel strategies
- community building and social media engagement
• Big data and marketing analytics for strategic decision-making
- crisis communication and reputation management.
The course is designed to support your development as an ethical and socially responsible communicator, with an emphasis on global awareness. You’ll be encouraged to engage with emerging trends and technologies and to build skills that can support creative and informed decision-making in a dynamic industry.
Why study this course
• Practice-led learning: design compelling advertising campaigns in a globally connected world. Learn to engage diverse audiences with culturally sensitive, authentic communication that builds lasting brand trust.
• Innovative thinking: apply core marketing principles to real-world challenges. Use data analytics to inform digital strategies. Gain confidence in campaign planning, channel management and key areas such as social media marketing, SEO and integrated communications.
• Hands-on practice: boost your digital literacy through practical experience in campaign design, execution and evaluation. Work with industry-standard software in our specialist DigiComm Lab to develop the skills employers value.
• Networking for the future: connect with international alumni and industry professionals through guest speaker events and collaborative projects. Build your professional network and gain insights into global career opportunities.
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Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
CU Coventry
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NADF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
T Level
Pass (D or E)
Overall grade of Pass (D or E on the Core) in the T Level Qualification in any subject.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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