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Are you passionate about a career in marketing? You’re in the right place. Here at the DMA, we work hard to support emerging marketing talent and help people build their marketing careers. Now’s the time to explore the many routes into marketing and find the career path that’s right for you.

There are many different ways to get a job in marketing, and we have a range of resources to help you plan which route to take. Many people know from a young age they want to get into marketing and feel like it’s their calling! If this is the case, you can tailor your study to focus on this. 

These resources will help you to gain insights into different roles and marketing disciplines.  Learn about everything from GCSEs and A-Levels to apprenticeships and university courses below. This will help you make an informed decision about which direction to go in. And remember, you don’t necessarily need a degree to secure a job in marketing. Work experience, online courses and apprenticeships can also help get you started. 

If you want to gain the skills you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced marketing industry, you need to plan which route to take. Want to gain the training and expertise to secure an entry-level job or boost your marketing career? Whether you’re interested in creative, analytical, or strategic roles, our resources will help you navigate your options and pursue a rewarding career.

A career in marketing has so much to offer because there are so many different areas you can go into. The marketing world offers everything from research and data analysis roles to paid media and creative roles. You can create a career that’s suited to your skillset and interests, and also try out different disciplines to determine what you enjoy the most. 

Explore the marketing career resources and information below to help get you started. 

Education routes into marketing

Thinking of gaining some formal education to kickstart your marketing career? Or perhaps you’re looking for some information on marketing apprenticeships. Here are the main routes to consider. 

    GCSE

    There are some GCSEs that lend themselves well to marketing.

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    A-Levels

    You can choose A-Levels that will help support your journey into marketing.

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    T-Levels

    Combining classroom learning with industry placements, they’re designed with businesses to develop skills for specific job roles.

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    Apprenticeships

    Apprenticeships offer practical training whilst you study.

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    University

    We’ve partnered with universities that offer courses that are recognised for their excellence in marketing education. Choose from different levels of university course, from BA to PHDs, depending on your career goals and aspirations.

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Find out what type of marketer you are by taking the quiz

Unsure where you fit in the marketing world? Take our quiz to discover what type of marketer you are and choose a marketing career path that fits your personality. 

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Choosing a university

We’ve compiled a list of accredited programmes that we feel offer the right training and education to help you get into marketing. Check out the list below and explore a variety of DMA-backed marketing degrees and qualifications. Here are the universities we’ve partnered with.

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