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Level 2 Diploma in Social Media and Marketing

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Want to know how to make content for your followers but stuck on how to make your content look professional? Then this course is for you. Social media is a hugely expanding business area whereby both individuals and businesses are netting millions of pounds of income. The course is designed to help you focus on creating engaging content for your own channels which will hopefully increase your followers and put you in a strong position to gain employment within this sector. Realistically, being the next Alfie Deyes or Zoella is unlikely to happen, however, being able to understand how to maximise your audiences and utilise video, audio and page layout skills will enable you to gain employment with a company or business so that they can actively promote their products. Along with developing your production skills, you will also be introduced to the world of Google Analytics and Google AdWords which will give you an understanding of who your audience is and how to increase traffic to your sites. As part of the course there will be an expectation that you have set up your own channel/platform and already have some followers. After a year on this course we would hope that those followers increase dramatically. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Specialist Units: •Introduction to creative media methods and skills •Introduction to production techniques in creative media •Understanding an audience in creative media production •Contextual research for c

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade 3/D including English Language or Literature or an appropriate Level 1 programme with Functional Skills English at Entry 3 *All applicants will be invited for interview •Equivalent qualifications will be considered. •In exceptional circumstances, applications which do not meet the formal entry criteria may be considered on an individual basis.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • Northampton College

    BADBY ROAD WEST, DAVENTRY, NN11 4HJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 31 August 2026 · DAVENTRY

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