What is T Level Marketing?

If you’re interested in creating social media campaigns, understanding what makes people buy products, building brands or using creativity to solve real business challenges, T Level Marketing could be the perfect next step for you. 

Whether you dream of working in social media, advertising, content creation or brand management, this qualification can help turn your passion into a career. 

So, what is T Level Marketing?

This is a two-year full-time course that offers an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of marketing.

You’ll explore the vital role marketing plays in organisations, uncovering the differences between consumers and customers.

There’s also a key focus on discovering what drives decisions, from social media and other digital marketing tools to print and various offline platforms.

As this is a T Level, the course blends classroom learning with approximately 45 days of industry placement, giving you invaluable experience and insights into the marketing landscape and its challenges.

What do I learn on T Level Marketing?

On this course, you’ll learn how businesses use marketing to connect with customers, influence decisions and achieve their goals.

You’ll explore topics including market research, customer behaviour, brand development, marketing communications and campaign planning.

You’ll also discover how businesses use digital marketing, social media and traditional advertising to reach different audiences, as well as how to measure the success of their campaigns.

The combination of classroom learning and work experience will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the exciting and fast-moving world of marketing.

What can T Level Marketing lead to?

This course opens the door to a variety of exciting career paths in marketing.

Upon completion, you could start an apprenticeship to become a social media executive, where you’ll craft and manage engaging online campaigns that connect brands with their audiences.

Alternatively, you might pursue a role as a marketing assistant, supporting marketing teams in executing strategies and analysing market trends.

Other potential jobs include, but are not limited to:

• Marketing and Communication Executive
• Social Media Executive
• Brand Marketing Executive
• Account Executive in Marketing

How is T Level Marketing assessed?

Your core knowledge and understanding are assessed with two exams.

Your core skills are also looked at and assessed with a practical employer-set project, led by the employer you are doing work placement with.

Who are T Levels for?

T Levels are for school leavers (aged 16-19) and are designed to give you a head-start towards the career you want.

They are equivalent to three A Levels, and are an alternative to other courses you may do after your GCSEs.

Where can I study T Level Marketing?

You can study T Level Marketing at Colleges across the country, but studying at EKC Canterbury College means learning in a city that’s home to hundreds of businesses, charities and organisations that rely on marketing every day.

Thanks to the industry placement, you can build your professional network and apply your learning to live marketing projects, meaning you’ll be developing the skills and experience that businesses are actively looking for.

I am interested in T Level Marketing. When can I start?

Our T Level courses start each September, with applications open the previous November. So, if you’re keen to start studying with us in September 2027, you can apply from November 2026.

Places are limited and our courses fill up quickly, so we recommend applying earlier if you’re interested.

Remember, you must accept your offer on Kent Choices to confirm your place.

Get started by exploring our T Levels and applying for T Level Marketing.