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NQ MARKETING COMMUNICATION

  • Start date:   August 2021
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 6

NQ MARKETING COMMUNICATION

This exciting new course has an increased focus on the use of digital and social media techniques in marketing communications and is designed to provide you with the skills and competencies which will allow you to pursue a range of opportunities in employment, professional development and further study. 

This course will give you an understanding of fundamental marketing theory and you will explore aspects of social media marketing, advertising, public relations and branding.  

You will work with partners and industry professionals to ensure that you are prepared to work in marketing, advertising and public relations.  On completion of the course, you will have a strong portfolio of examples to use for progression to further study and share with employers.  You can progress to HNC Marketing Communications at West Lothian College. 

  • What the course includes

    You will cover core marketing, advertising and digital subjects; Marketing an Introduction, Social Media Literacy, Advertising: An Introduction, Behavioural Aspects of Marketing, Branding an Introduction, Marketing Research Practice, Digital Media  

    We will have speakers from industry, visits and workshops organised throughout the academic year and you will work with employers using live briefs where you have the opportunity to present to industry experts and decision makers.  The course will get you digitally ready to market opportunities for yourself and others. 

Why choose this course

The course covers all aspects of marketing and focusses on the digital skills which are an essential functions within a business, large corporations, small business and those who are self-employed.  We have excellent resources within our department; brand new digital suite which includes mac computers, creative cloud and brand new video and editing equipment.  Progression from this course to our brand new HNC Marketing Communications or first year of university.  

Entry requirements

  • National 5 business management or relevant NQ/NC units or
  • National 5 in English or communication or
  • National 5 information technology or relevant NQ/NC units
  • Commitment to learning
  • Microsoft Excel skills (we will check these at interview and, if you need to learn these, we will offer you a place on our summer school to do this before the course starts)
  • about us

    Where it leads

    Education: On achievement of this course, you will be able to progress into HNC Marketing Communications.  

    Employment: You may gain employment at a junior level in: Marketing, Sales Administration, Market Research, Public Relations and Events Management.  

Interview arrangements

If you are invited for an interview for this course, plan to be in college for around three hours. We ask you to prepare a written task at home before the interview and to bring this with you on the day. If you need help with this, please contact us by emailing enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk 

The interview involves: 

  • Presentation from the course lecturer 
  • Interview with the lecturer and another course tutor 
  • Speaking about the task you prepared (can be viewed here) for 5 minutes; followed by some questions from the interviewers. 

Fees, finance and funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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