Marketing with Placement (Hons) University of Salford

Overview

Marketing with Placement (Hons) at University of Salford combines academic theory with creative thinking, giving you the tools to understand the principles of marketing while encouraging you to apply them in innovative ways.

You will gain valuable real-world experience through your year-long industry placement, and by working on live projects and collaborating with partner organisations. Alongside this practical learning, you will have the opportunity to earn a CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing, a recognised qualification that enhances your professional profile and career prospects.

The course offers distinctive modules designed to immerse you in the realities of the industry. With expert-led instruction and exposure to real-world challenges, this programme prepares you to become a confident and adaptable marketing professional. You will graduate ready to shape the future of marketing and lead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Future careers

A marketing degree opens doors to exciting careers in every industry. You’ll graduate with digital, strategic and analytical skills that employers around the world need. Career paths include brand manager, digital marketing executive or marketing analyst, helping businesses shape products, run campaigns and understand customers.

If you enjoy creativity, you could become a content strategist, social media manager or creative director. If you prefer the commercial side, roles in product marketing, CRM, loyalty or e‑commerce may suit you. With CIM accreditation, you’ll also gain a head start towards Chartered Marketer status, boosting your career prospects.

Marketing is changing fast with AI, influencers and sustainability. This course gives you the skills to stay ahead and build a career as innovative as you are.