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T Level Foundation Year in Marketing

  • 2

    Level
    Level 2

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2027

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0627

Start Date

  • September 2027, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

The T Level Foundation in Marketing programme provides a high-quality route onto T Levels for students who would benefit from the additional study time and preparation that it will give you before you start a full T Level.

You will cover:

  • Marketing in business
  • Researching the marketing of a product or service
  • How to create digital marketing communications
  • How to plan and present a marketing campaigning.

You will develop other transferable technical and practical skills in communication working with colleagues and customers, and research and project work giving you the opportunity to show reflective practice by suggesting different approaches to solving a problem. The college has a good relationships with marketing companies that are very involved with the project journeys for our students.

The course will provide you with skills and knowledge with a focus on the following core aspects:

  • Knowledge and skills for the workplace
  • Industry relevant technical knowledge
  • Skills for successful study
  • English, maths and digital skills

This qualification has been developed in consultation with employers in the marketing sector. This means that it will enable you to develop the skills and behaviours required for working in this fast-paced sector. All of the content of the qualification is mandatory and relates directly to the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by employers in the marketing sector.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Experience work and networking

Our students get real experiences of work and benefit from networking opportunities with local businesses

Progression opportunities

Our students go on to a wide range of employment and apprenticeship opportunities, and are very well prepared for university level courses

Expert teaching staff

Our teaching staff are industry professionals, with real experience of working within their specialist sector

Entry Requirements

  • Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above including either GCSE English language or maths at grade 4 or above.

How You Will Be Assessed

You will be assessed through four units. Within the units, you will be assessed through onscreen testing, assignments and presentations. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction, Merit and Pass. All units in the qualification contribute proportionately to the overall qualification grade.

  • Unit one: Marketing in business
  • Unit two: Researching the marketing of a product or service
  • Unit three: Creating digital marketing communications
  • Unit four: Planning and presenting a marketing campaign.

Course Progression

You could progress onto a Level 3 T Level subject, another course, an apprenticeship or employment. The expectation is that students wishing to progress to a Level 3 T Level programme will have met the 90% attendance target and have demonstrated a good level of performance in terms of work progress and behaviour. You will also need to achieve a Merit overall for the Level 2 qualification and a GCSE in English and maths to the required grade.

Where Your Course Can Take You

The subject area can lead you into a wide variety of different jobs in a range of business and marketing environments. You could consider roles such as Marketing Administrator, Marketing Assistant and Digital Marketing Assistant.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16 to 18 on 31st August before the start of your course, your tuition fees will be free. If you are aged 19 and over, please contact the Advice Shop for more information by email at information@ccn.ac.uk or by calling 01603 773773.

Please note that there will be additional costs associated with some course-related trips outside the Norwich area, estimated at approximately £30 or more per trip. Full details and information regarding these trips will be provided during the course.

These trips are embedded within the curriculum and are designed to enhance students' learning by providing valuable real-world experience and research opportunities, which can be used to support their assignments and academic development.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Experience work and networking

Our students get real experiences of work and benefit from networking opportunities with local businesses

Progression opportunities

Our students go on to a wide range of employment and apprenticeship opportunities, and are very well prepared for university level courses

Expert teaching staff

Our teaching staff are industry professionals, with real experience of working within their specialist sector