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Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT)

Athlone , Westmeath ,Ireland

Bachelor of Business (Honours) Digital Marketing

The digital economy is booming and with more and more brands putting a focus on digital marketing, demand for suitably qualified candidates is increasing rapidly. As a result, digital marketing is one of the few sectors where demand for graduates is exceeding supply. In fact, the digital skills gap is so great, the European Commission has estimated that there are 900,000 unfilled digital jobs across Europe. It is clear that a qualification in digital marketing will go a long way towards future-proofing your career and increasing your job security.

Digital marketing is what we call a ‘broad church’ discipline which means it caters for a wide variety of interests and abilities. Among the most in-demand digital marketing skills currently are digital advertising, content and digital asset creation, content strategy and social media marketing. This is great news for creative types! For those who veer more towards the analytical end of the spectrum, hard skills, including advanced data analytics, never go out of fashion.

Students undertaking this four-year honours degree programme learn about digital theory and cyber psychology while also getting hands-on practical experience from academics with relevant industry experience. This is crucial to your constant development and upskilling because digital marketing is an ever evolving, fast-moving field.

Our much sought-after graduates have found employment in digital marketing agencies and SMEs across Ireland. If you have an interest in business, marketing and both the creative and scientific aspects of digital, then this course is ideal for you.

What will I experience?
During this degree, you will:

Develop creative content, apply SEO and explore cyberpsychology and its ability to alter human behaviours within the context of real life digital marketing campaigns;
Experience an internationalised campus which brings a global focus to your learning experience;
Benefit from lecturers’ wealth of industry experience and the faculty’s extensive links with industry, commerce and the public sector;
Have the option to undertake a semester or a year abroad at one of our many partner universities.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Careers Office is focused on helping you reach your full potential through personal development, academic progression and preparing for your next steps once you graduate. While you are at AIT, we encourage you to make the most of your time and embrace all aspects of college life.

The Careers office offers the following:

Career advice and coaching
Help with compiling CVs and cover letters
Interview techniques and ‘mock’ interviews
Advice for students thinking of leaving their course
Employer recruitment programmes
Career Bootcamp series and Annual Careers & Further Study Fair
Job opportunities
Employer presentations and interviews
Postgraduate and further study opportunities
Scholarships and Internships
Summer work
Travelling and working abroad

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Application Procedures for Non-EU Students

Students applying for entry to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes should supply the following information directly to the International Office, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest on or before 1 May for programmes commencing in September:

Completed TUS application form;
Detailed curriculum vitae;
Certified transcripts of examination results and English language translations of qualifications not issued in English
Evidence of ability to follow classes in the English language (which must satisfy Institute entry requirements for the following programmes)
Foundation level programme: Certificate in English for Academic Studies: Minimum IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.

Pre-sessional Summer programme in English June to August: Minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

Undergraduate programmes: Minimum IELTS 5.5 with no Band less than 5.0.

Postgraduate programmes: Minimum IELTS 6.0 with no Band less than 5.5 *

*note some postgraduate programmes require minimum IELTS 6.5.