BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing and Social Media with the foundation (International Route)
The rise of social media and digital marketing strategies have allowed many businesses to excel in building an online presence. Learn how to utilise these techniques to develop a brand and drive organic traffic to your company website with the BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing and Social Media, delivered in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA).
You’ll have the option to choose between a three or four-year programme. The four-year international route programme includes a foundation year which will introduce you to the fundamentals of creative business and management whilst preparing you to use the English language in academic work.
Berlin School of Business and Innovation is in partnership with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), a Gold Standard institution under the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF). As a result of this partnership, BSBI is able to offer the BSc (Hons) in Digital Marketing and Social Media programme. UCA is an acclaimed creative institution in the UK that ranks highly in all three of the major UK league tables. The university has also been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in the Guardian League Table 2020.
What will you experience?
Effective marketing and social media are critical to the success of any business, and our BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing and Social Media programme will help you become an expert in both, so you can play your part in an exciting and ever-changing industry.
Both digital marketing and social media are constantly evolving and those within the industry need to think fast and think creatively to meet the demands of both technology and customer behaviour to succeed.
This programme has a global perspective and will develop your appreciation of strategies and tactics for international markets, and give you the confidence to begin your career in digital marketing, social media or any other marketing-related professions and the wider society in which they operate.
BSBI provides well-equipped classrooms in an excellent location: Berlin, the German capital is home to some of the world’s top employers and boasts of a thriving start-up community. Our students have opportunities to connect with these businesses through trips, internships and work experience.
Programme Structure
The majority of your work will be completed in groups and on-going support will be provided through the use of structured, targeted individual tutorials and online tutorials.
The learning and teaching will consist of a variety of elements such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, animated/non-animated video, practical work, seminars and trips. The assessment strategy will include individual/group reports and/or presentations, case studies, essays, portfolio development, reflective journals and experiential work based activities.
Campus Information
BSBI Berlin
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
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
Careers Services
Our dedicated Careers Centre helps students and alumni to reach their career goals, develop plans and realise their potential. We have a number of specialised career services and aim to build long-lasting relationships with alumni and employers. Our services include:
- Career guidance
- Interview coaching
- CV workshops
- Guest speaker events
Career Workshops
We also build strategic partnerships with local firms and associations to organise networking events for students to meet employers. Our Careers Centre allows you to:
- Keep up to date with events on and off campus
- Talk to recruiters and find out what your industry needs
- Get personal coaching and advice from the professionals
- Learn how to network, interview and negotiate with confidence
- Book appointments directly with the Careers Services team
- Get job ads based on your unique search preference using Job Teaser
PSW Opportunity
PSW is 1 year
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Foundation (International Route)
Minimum age 17 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling)
Academic Qualifications NARIC equivalent to GCSE
English Language requirements
IELTS Academic – minimum overall score 5.0 (with min 4.5 in each component) or equivalent test (i.e. Password Test, PTE, TOEFL IBT)
West African Certificates (WAEC AND NECO only) with a minimum of C6 in English and issued within the last 5 years. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is also accepted with an overall grade C or above. For Tanzania and Cameroon, we request an IELTS (or equivalent certificate).
Nationals of a majority English speaking country who have taken their academic qualifications in that country, do not need to sit an English test ( Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK and USA
The English Language test can be waived and a Medium of Instruction Letter submitted if:
applicants have achieved NARIC recognised High School Certificate, where the medium of instruction was entirely in English (teaching and assessment)
you are a Canadian national who has completed studies at an English-speaking School/College/University
BSc (Hons):
Minimum age: 18 years old (titles awarded upon completion of at least 12 years of schooling)
Academic Qualifications: a school leaving certificate that allows you to pursue higher education in Germany (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura or International Baccalaureate), or International school leaving certificates, or BTEC/National Diploma, or Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education.
If you do not meet the above academic requirements, applicants with professional qualifications and/or 4 or more years of full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis
English language requirements:
IELTS Academic – minimum overall score of 6.0 (with min 5.5 in each component) or equivalent test (i.e. Password Test, PTE , TOEFL IBT)
The English Language test can be waived and a Medium of Instruction Letter submitted if:
applicants have achieved NARIC recognised High School Certificate or above*, where the medium of instruction was entirely in English (teaching and assessment)
you are a Canadian national who has completed studies at an English-speaking School/College/University
West African Certificates (WAEC AND NECO only) with a minimum of C6 in English and issued within the last 5 years. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is also accepted with an overall grade C or above. For Tanzania and Cameroon, we request an IELTS (or equivalent certificate).
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AICE certificates
International Baccalaureate Diploma if: English Syllabus A: Standard or Higher Grade 4, or above and English Syllabus B: Standard Grade 5 or Higher Grade 4, or above
Nationals of a majority English speaking country who have taken their academic qualifications in that country, do not need to sit an English test ( Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK and USA
*Above High School Certificate can be Undergraduate Certificate, Undergraduate Diploma, HNC, HND, CertHE, DipHE, etc.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
36000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10200 EUR
Application Fee: N/A
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