Marketing Level 3 National Diploma

Course Length 2 years, full-time.
Study Type Full time
Course Cost No fee (16-18) £6,602 (Adult) Financial support 19+
Start Date 08/09/2025
Course Code 77713-01
Harrogate College Students

Course overview

From online content to memorable branding, this Level 3 diploma brings the thrilling world of marketing to your door. You will explore core principles of marketing, developing your understanding of key topics and devices such as market research, event marketing, customer communications and brand activation. Alongside studying course content developed in collaboration with employers and higher educational bodies, you will carry out work experience - putting your learnings into practice. This course will prove to be only the start of your exciting marketing career.

  • Entry Requirements
    Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths.
  • Benefits/Skills
    On completion, you will have a good understanding of appropriate and consistent current industry practice. This will enable you to enter employment directly or attend a higher education course to further your studies.
  • Units/Modules
    • Careers in Marketing
    • Marketing Principles
    • Customer Communications
    • Applying Digital Marketing
    • Branding Products and Services
    • Generating Customer Loyalty
    • Work Experience in Marketing
  • Careers/Progression

    Progression may include study at degree level, an apprenticeship in marketing or relevant employment.

    Career opportunities: Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Specialist, Event Planner, Brand Manager, PR Executive, or Head of Marketing.

  • Assessment Types
    This course is assignment-based and includes:
    • Six internally assessed modules
    • One externally assessed module

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Learning Support

  • Specialist SEND support
  • Relax in the Oasis Room
  • Safe spaces
  • Bespoke support

Wellbeing

  • Pastoral tutors to celebrate your successes and give you help when you need it
  • Financial support: we work hard to help eligible students benefit from our education
  • Mental Health Champions offer help and support
  • Careers advice for today and for the future

Our Qualities

  • Small enough that the staff really know you
  • Expert teachers
  • Ofsted graded ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
  • Courses designed with employers

Student Life

  • Get involved with clubs and activities throughout the day
  • Opportunities for social action
  • Champion our green agenda by becoming a Sustainability Champion
  • Become part of the Student Union

Courses

  • Timetables which enable work alongside study
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Teachers with industry-experience
  • Study supported by trips

Facilities

  • Teaching spaces that replicate work environments
  • State-of-the-art equipment to enhance learning
  • Industry-standard workshops
  • Social spaces for independent study or catching up with friends

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