Marketing Undergraduate Courses

Marketing is one of the most popular and competitive choices for graduate careers – and at Derby you’ll learn all you need to stand out from the crowd. We combine the art and science of marketing to develop your creativity, confidence and connections.

Marketing is a fast-paced, rapidly changing industry where professionals with specialist expertise are highly sought after. Our distinctive Marketing degree gives you a solid grounding in the core principles of marketing, communications and business but also allow you to focus on the specialism of your choice so you’ll develop a CV that gets you noticed.

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Preparing you for your career

Putting theory into practice

You'll have the opportunity to take an optional placement year in industry to enhance your skills and employability. Marketing student Benas, took a placement year with Derby based marketing agency Think3, he was then offered a role with the company ahead of graduating. 

Marketing student, Benas, sat on a grey sofa in the Think3 offices with a bookcase behind him.

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Careers in Marketing

Learn more about what you can do with a marketing degree and the types of marketing jobs available - from marketing management and digital marketing roles, to specialisms including PR and advertising.

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Marketing – your questions answered

In the below video, Senior Lecturer, Devi Gill, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Marketing at the University of Derby.

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Undergraduate Open Days

The best way to find out if studying at Derby is right for you is to experience an Open Day. Get a feel for the city and campus, tour our first-class facilities and see where you could be living.

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Student stories

Our students and graduates are people just like you. And they are making an impact in our region and around the world by using their knowledge and skills to drive innovation and change. You can be part of that story. Let our students and graduates tell you theirs.

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