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Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing

Transform your marketing career with BPP’s Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing, a programme that blends rigorous academic insights with practical, real-world applications. Designed for professionals at various stages, from Marketing Executives to CEOs, this programme offers cutting-edge digital marketing skills, strategic insights, and the latest industry best practices.

Why Itonlinelearning?

  • Be supported by expert tutors, study coaches and recruitment advisors
  • Join 300k+ members worldwide
  • Payment Plans Available

Why Itonlinelearning?

  • Be supported by expert tutors, study coaches and recruitment advisors
  • Join 300k+ members worldwide
  • 79% of graduate receive a promotion*

How can a DMI Certification accelerate your career?

£9k

Salary Increase

Graduates got an average £9k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*

86%

More Employable

Graduates got an average €11k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*

79%

Promoted

Graduates got an average €11k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*

*2022 Graduate Survey. ** 2024 Chief Marketing Officer Survey

By the Industry, For the Industry  


DMI Social Media is designed and continually updated with input from the DMI Global Industry Advisory Council, featuring some of the world’s most influential marketers. This ensures the course content and curriculum align with the latest trends, practical skills, tools, and best practices in the industry. Download a course brochure to explore the content and modules further.

What You Will Learn

    Professional & Digital Skills

    Gain a deep understanding of digital marketing concepts to improve customer experiences and make data-driven decisions. Learn how to manage digital projects, find innovative solutions, and lead high-performing digital marketing teams.

    • Designing a Marketing Program
    • Digital Marketing & Customer Experience
    • Designing & Optimising Customer Experience
    • Content Marketing
    • Website Optimisation
    • Project Planning & Strategic Thinking
    • Personal Skills for Marketing Practitioners
    • User Experience Research
    • Communications Fundamentals
    • Data Privacy, Protection & GDPR
    • Social Research and Consumer Behaviour
    • Graphic Design Essentials
    • Digital Channels
    • Creativity & Problem-Solving Skills
    • Data, visualisation, reporting, and presentation

    Social Media Marketing

    Develop advanced skills to evaluate social media campaigns, use social commerce and social customer service and implement a successful social media content strategy.

    • Social Content Marketing
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest
    • Social Media Apps
    • Twitter
    • Youtube & Social Video
    • Social Media for Customer Service

    Analytics and Planning

    Learn how to track, measure and analyse data across channels to develop a marketing plan that delivers a seamless user experience and optimises marketing activities.

    • Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy
    • Data-Driven Decision Making
    • Search Execution
    • Email Marketing Metrics & Planning
    • Social Media KPIs & Planning
    • Google Analytics & Search Marketing
    • Search Planning
    • E-Commerce Planning
    • Social Commerce & Affiliate Marketing
    • Driving Business Performance with Digital Marketing Strategy

    Business Strategy and Management

    Analyse internal and external environments to develop a business strategy that drives profitability. Understand how to build, manage and lead a digital team.

    • Strategic Leadership – Managing the Strategy Making Process
    • Internal Analysis – Distinctive Competencies, Profitability & Competitive Advantage
    • Managing a Digital Team
    • External Analysis – Opportunities & Threats
    • Strategic Purpose – Ethics & Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR)
    • Corporate Strategy – Diversification, Integration & Outsourcing
    • Building a Digital Team
    • Digital Leadership

    Bonus Content: DMI Membership Hub

    Home of Hands-on Learning

    When you enrol in this course, you’ll become a DMI Professional Member and gain FREE access to DMI Premium Resources (worth €150). Our Membership Hub is a centre for practical tools and your go-to platform for continuous learning in bite-sized formats. Toolkits, templates, webinars, and expert walkthroughs will help you implement your learning easily and create immediate business impact.

    Templates & Toolkits

    • Digital Marketing Plan template
    • Funnel Conversion Reporting Toolkit
    • Social Competitor Analysis Tracker
    • Social Media Calendar Template
    • Email Campaign Calendar 2024
    • Digital Marketing Strategy Research Template
    • Email Campaign Calendar 2024
    • Digital Media Tracker and Planner
    • Social Media Calendar Template
    • Social Media Calendar Template

    AI Tools

    • AI tools for Content Marketing
    • Funnel Conversion Reporting Toolkit
    • AI tools for image generation
    • ChatGPT prompt guide for Digital Marketers

    Download a brochure to learn more about this course and the benefits of DMI Membership.

    300,000+ members trust DMI to power up their careers

    Who’s this for?

    The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing is suitable for

    • Marketing Executives, Marketing Managers and Digital Marketing Managers who want to take their career to the next level.
    • Directors and senior leaders who want to shape the digital marketing strategy and create an integrated approach to digital across the organisation.
    • Career switchers who want to get into Digital Marketing.
    • IT Managers, Product Managers, Sales Managers etc who are looking to broaden their skills and work more collaboratively to accelerate digital transformation in their organisation.
    • CEOs and entrepreneurs who want to grow their business online.
    • Students who want advanced skills in Digital Marketing to fast track their career.

    Admission Requirements

    *This course requires a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2nd class honours) or relevant work experience (minimum of 3 years).

    If English is not your first language you may be required to show proficiency in English through an IELTS (Academic)/BPP English Language Test level 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in no more than 2 components, or equivalent, is the minimum requirement.

    About BPP University

    At BPP University, our teaching is entirely focused on developing the professional skills and knowledge graduates need for a successful career. We blend academically rigorous study content with practical delivery methods using the latest learning technologies, creating graduates ready to apply their new skills in the workplace straight away.  Our outstanding employability statistics validate our approach, and we rank fourth* for the number of UK postgraduate students in highly skilled employment.

    * Graduates Outcomes survey 2019/20

    • Comprises four schools across business, law, nursing and technology
    • 21,000 students across eight locations across England and online around the world
    • 98% of BPP University graduates* in employment were in highly skilled occupations 15 months after graduating

    What’s included?

    Practical Skills, Premium Resources,
    and Industry Network

    Instant Access to Your Course

    Gain immediate access to the latest course content, updated to reflect current trends and industry developments, from AI to GA4. Learn anytime, anywhere with our flexible learning experience platform

    A Globally Recognised Certification

    Earn a globally recognised certification, valued by employers, to advance your digital marketing career.

    DMI Professional Membership

    Premium resources, including toolkits and templates crafted by leading industry experts, to help you apply your learning effectively. Get inspired by the latest case studies, articles, and industry reports.

    Connect with the Industry

    Connect with over 300,000 industry professionals in the DMI Network to ask questions and share ideas.

    Continuous Professional Development (CPD) 

    Comprehensive CPD activities for continuous learning, from live webinars to micro-lessons. Earn and record CPD credits to keep your skills and certification current.

    Skills Test & Practice Exams

    Measure your skills against industry standards and receive a detailed skills assessment report for areas such as digital strategy and SEO. Prepare for the certification exam with our practice exam to know what to expect.

    The DMI Student Support Team

    With a support team available to assist you, we ensure you’re never alone throughout your online learning journey.

    Instructors with Industry Experience

    Our instructors are dedicated, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, bring current industry expertise to the course.

    Support Team

    No matter what you need, our support team is ready to help whenever you need them.

    DMI Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing
    Frequently Asked Questions

    You have questions, and we have all the answers

    How long is the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing?

    This Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing is a part time program which will run over a period of 4 terms, and each term consists of 15 weeks.You will have further weeks for assessment preparation and submission leading into holiday weeks before the next term starts. (The total duration of the program is 16 months, divided into 4 terms.)

    How is the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing assessed?

    At the end of each module, there will be assessments such as recorded presentations and written assignments e.g. a case study response and digital marketing plan.

    How will the courses be delivered?

    Our courses are self-directed and delivered online via our cutting edge platform MyDMI. Each course also comes with interactive content via live webinars, community forums, tutor support and more.

    Where will my qualifications be recognised?

    You will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing which is the level 7 diploma qualification as per the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). Level 7 qualifications are categorised as postgraduate level and include qualifications such as Master’s degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.

    This means that your degree will be recognised at this level in the UK and as level 7 in Europe (EQF), level 9 in Ireland (NFQ), level 11 in Scotland (SCQF), and beyond.

    What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?

    Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for entry which are:

    A Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2nd class honours) or relevant work experience ( minimum of 3 years). If English is not your first language you may be required to show proficiency in English through an IELTS (Academic)/BPP English Language Test level 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in no more than 2 components, or equivalent, is the minimum requirement.

    If you do not meet these requirements our learning advisors can recommend the best course to suit your level and skills.