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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Marketing

at Leicester College, Leicester · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Unlock your potential in the dynamic and varied world of marketing, and stand out in a competitive job market with our Extended Diploma. Whether you aspire to be a marketing manager, social media strategist or a market analyst you'll learn about marketing principles, strategic and digital marketing, research and gain real world experience through practical projects. The BTEC Marketing offers a wide range of units/ topics that cover the marketing industry. This course provides an understanding of how businesses implement different marketing strategies to gain their competitive advantage. Also, this course allows you to explore the social media platforms as an influencer and/ or a social media strategist to undertake various activities on social media sites. This is a two-year qualification for a full-time study programme (the course duration is the same as the T-Levels). You will complete twelve units in the two-year which will be an equivalent to three A-Levels. The course is designed for students who wish to study all types of marketing such as social media marketing, content marketing, influencer marketing, brand marketing, event marketing and performance marketing. This course will part of a study programme which consists of personal development, academic 1:1 and study skills.

What you need to get on

You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above which should include English and maths. You will also need to provide one academic reference from your most recent place of education.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St. Margaret's Campus

    St John Street, Leicester, LE1 3WL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · Leicester

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