A degree in Marketing

A degree in Marketing can be a real head start for a career in one of the most lucrative industries.

Marketing Degrees

Marketing Degrees are available at most universities and colleges throughout the UK. Marketing as a career is so competitive that the more knowledge and experience you have, the more chance you have of getting ahead therefore a degree in marketing is a great start. You do not have to have a degree to get into marketing but you do need to show that you have the basic skills. You can study for a professional marketing qualification with the Chartered Institute of Marketing and some employers may sponsor you to do this. However, it is important to remember that the more qualified you are, the higher up the career ladder you can start. Therefore, most people starting a career in marketing will have a business or marketing-related degree. University prospectuses and the UCAS website will have more information about how and where you can study. If this isn't for you, you could study for a qualification such as the CIM Introductory Certificate in Marketing which is a short course for anyone who wants to acquire basic skills and knowledge in marketing.

Gaining a competitive advantage

To begin a successful career in marketing relevant work experience is extremely attractive to prospective employers. If your degree course does not include a work placement in marketing in a relevant company or position, you could approach local companies for holiday work in marketing functions.

Chartered Institute of Marketing offers a Career Partner Scheme
The Chartered Institute of Marketing offers a Career Partner Scheme package for those in full-time education, school leavers and new graduates to help develop their marketing skills and knowledge. To improve knowledge further, marketing press and online resources should be taken advantage of to discover the marketing opportunities available to this market.

Useful websites
www.cim.co.uk
www.ucas.ac.uk
www.wnim.co

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