Year-2 digital marketing, not a first-year start, is the point of this Bsc (Hons) Digital Marketing course. Notes describe shaping marketing through digital channels, combining theory with hands-on practice, and an internship element built into Level 5 studies. Joining at Level 5 normally needs completed Level 4 study worth 120 credits, or a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. Full-time weekday study is listed at Holborn in London and in Manchester. The next intake is December 2026. Applicants who only hold Level 3 qualifications should look at foundation or year-one pages instead. AF Education gives England-resident UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award
- Bachelor's
- Starting level
- Starts at Level 5 – Year 2 entry
- Duration
- 2 years
- Credits
- 360 credits
- Credits to complete
- 240 of 360 credits to complete
- Funding
- SFE Funded
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
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- the Leeds campus
- the Holborn campus in London
- the Stratford campus in London
- the Manchester campus
- Upcoming intake
- December 2026
- Year 2 entry
- Yes — starts at Level 5; applicants normally need completed Level 4 study (120 credits) or equivalent (e.g. relevant HNC or CertHE)
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits students who have completed relevant Level 4 study and want to join Bsc (Hons) Digital Marketing in year 2.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard Level 5 / year 2 entry is completed Level 4 study (120 credits) in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. AF Education confirms what applies to you.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply. If you used student finance for earlier study, that can affect what you can borrow, so we check your position first.
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How often you study
Full-time weekday study is listed in London and Manchester. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
Year 2 entry or the Level 4 start?
This page is the Level 5 (year 2) entry to the BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing. The Level 4 start of the same degree begins in year 1 and asks for A levels and GCSEs or relevant work experience instead of earlier university-level study. Joining at Level 5 means you study Levels 5 and 6 only, so it typically takes 2 years to the degree rather than 3. You graduate with the same honours award; the difference is where you start, and here the course notes include an internship element built into Level 5 study, so joining in year 2 puts you straight into that applied stage.
Who can join in year 2
Arden's Level 5 entry requirements ask for completed Level 4 study worth 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. Level 4 credit in marketing, business or media, or a related HNC, is the typical prior learning. AF Education confirms with Arden whether your previous study is accepted before you apply. This route is for UK home students living in England.
Student Finance when you have studied before
Previous study changes how many years of Tuition Fee Loan you get. GOV.UK says the number of years is normally the length of your current course plus 1 year, minus the number of years of previous study, and even a short time on a course counts as a year; any years left are applied to the final years of the course (source: GOV.UK). For a 2-year year 2 entry after one year of earlier higher education study, that works out as 2 + 1 − 1 = 2 years. The full-time Tuition Fee Loan for 2026/27 is up to £9,790, and a Maintenance Loan is up to £14,135 at the London campuses or up to £10,830 if you live away from home outside London (source: GOV.UK). AF Education can check your previous study before you apply.
Your weekday daytime week
Year 2 entry runs on a weekday daytime timetable at London (Holborn and Stratford), Manchester and Leeds. The next intake is December 2026. Campus courses like this typically need 1 to 2 campus days a week at about 2 to 4 hours a day, plus independent study, and your exact timetable is confirmed by Arden before you enrol.
Course overview from Arden University
About BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing (Level 5)
This BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing course at Arden University is recorded at Level 5 on a full-time weekday timetable in the Marketing category. It is aimed at learners progressing through an undergraduate digital marketing pathway with a strong vocational emphasis rather than starting a brand-new foundation year from zero on this particular page on AF Education.
Existing details describe skills for shaping marketing through digital channels, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. The current course notes also reference an internship element incorporated into Level 5 studies, reinforcing Arden's applied approach to technical marketing competencies for people building campaign and channel skills.
The award can suit aspiring digital marketers, career changers moving from general business or media roles, and returners who already hold earlier HE credit aligned to Level 5 entry. If you need a foundation year first, check Arden's separate digital marketing with foundation courses rather than assuming this page includes one.
We avoid inventing rankings, fees, or guaranteed internship employers. AF Education can help UK students confirm which digital marketing stage matches their prior study, discuss Student Finance England eligibility carefully, and prepare an application that fits the weekday Level 5 route. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant.
How this course differs
This page is Bsc (Hons) Digital Marketing at Arden University: Level 5, no foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bsc (Hons) Digital Marketing this page | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekday | Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
| BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing with Foundation | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| Bsc (Hons) Digital Marketing | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
Bsc (Hons) Digital Marketing is available at Leeds, London, Manchester. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for Bsc (Hons) Digital Marketing
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Leeds
7 Park Square, Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2LW
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Holborn
Buchanan House, 4th floor, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX
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Stratford
3 Westfield Ave, Stratford Cross, London, E20 1HZ
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Manchester
2 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3HF
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FAQs about this course
Which year do I join?
Year 2. This course starts at Level 5, so you need relevant Level 4 study first.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Weekday (Full time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Does AF Education guarantee a job after the course?
No. AF Education helps with applications and funding checks but does not guarantee jobs or places.
Can I join year 2 of Digital Marketing with an HNC or CertHE?
Often, yes, if it is relevant. Arden asks for 120 Level 4 credits in a relevant subject or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with evidence of prior learning. AF Education checks with Arden before you apply.
How long does year 2 entry to Digital Marketing take?
Typically 2 years full-time, because you start at Level 5 and complete Levels 5 and 6. The Level 4 start of the same degree typically takes 3 years.
How many years of Tuition Fee Loan will I get after previous study?
GOV.UK's normal rule is course length plus 1 year, minus years of previous study, with part years counting as a full year. For example, one earlier year of study on a 2-year course leaves 2 years of Tuition Fee Loan.
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