A head start for marketing students
We have partnered with universities across the world to give students the best start to their marketing careers once they have graduated from university.
- Exemptions reduce the number of assessments you take – to gain a CIM qualification – from three to one, if you gained a relevant degree from a CIM Accredited Degree University. Take advantage of this up to five years after graduating from university.
- Reduce the duration to gain CIM qualifications by up to 66% – combine your degree with CIM qualifications and you may only be required to undertake one CIM module instead of three.
- Gain a professional qualification and save up to £300 in assessment fees.
Explore our degree partners
Anglia Ruskin University
- BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing
- BSc (Hons) Business with Marketing (with placement)
Arden University
- Dip HE Business Management
Bournemouth University
- BA Hons Communications and Media - level 3
Coventry University
- BA Hons Sports Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
- BA International Tourism Management
Northumbria University
- BA (Hons) Marketing Management and Business (Top up)
Scotlands Rural College SRUC
- BA Hons Rural Business Management
Sheffield Hallam University
- Sport Business Management
University of Cumbria
- BA (Hons) Applied Management
University of Derby
- BA Business Management (International Business) Pathway
- BA (Hons) Sport Management
University of Portsmouth
- MSc Business and Management
- MSc International Business and Management
Jain Deemed to be University (ISDC)
- BMS International Business
Lingnan Institute of Further Education
- Associate of Business Studies (Business Management) – Level 3
Sunway University
- BSc Hons Business Studies
University of Columbo Sri Lanka
- Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Danang, VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK)
- BSc International Business and Management
University of Technology Bahrain
- Bachelor of Science on Business Informatics – Level 3
- Bachelor of Science in International Business – Level 3
Armenian State University of Economics
- BA Tourism – Level 3
- BA Management – Level 3
Institute of Business Administration Karachi
- Diploma in Strategic Marketing
Rome Business School Nigeria
- Master of Business Administration
- Master in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
What our customers say
Completing my CIM qualifications through the CIM Accredited Degree programme was a strong factor for me. I found that being able to demonstrate professional marketing qualifications on my CV set me aside from other candidates.
I knew that I wanted to pursue a professional qualification after university and therefore the CIM Accredited Degree was very attractive as it provided the opportunity to fast-track my development. It has been a great benefit to my work.
I feel a lot of my career progression is down to the practical skills I have learnt via CIM. Now being an ACIM, I have a professional recognition I can use with employers and for networking.
Studying the CIM module was challenging but highly rewarding. The skills I have gained have been transferable in the work place and have meant I have gained new competencies and been able to quickly adapt to my role.
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FAQs
You can use the search facility on this page to find out if your degree has been approved by CIM and what exemptions are available. See the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) and Exemptions Policy here.
Yes, however, you’ll need to discuss with your tutor to see if your university offers this. If they don’t then you can do it through one of CIM's approved study centres. You can search for an approved study centre here.
If you have any questions or want to talk about anything further you can contact us on qualifications@cim.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)1628 427120 (Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00).
Providing you achieve a 2:2 or above (undergraduate) or a pass mark (postgraduate), you can study the additional modules via one of our approved study centres (tuition fees will apply), within five years of graduating.
With a relevant degree from a CIM Accredited Degree university, you have up to five years from graduating to complete the additional module(s) to gain your full qualification.
If you are currently studying at university, you can register for our Marketing Club and take additional modules while studying. After you have left university, you will need to register as a member to complete the additional modules.
The number of modules you need to complete with CIM will vary depending on which level of study you embark on, and the exemption(s) your degree entitles you to.
To find out more about the CIM modules, we recommend you speak to your university or alternatively, you can contact us on qualifications@cim.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)1628 427120 (Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00).
a. Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing (two modules to complete) £135*
b. Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing (3 modules to complete) £165 each*
*Fees are reviewed on an annual basis.
You must be registered with The Marketing Club or hold membership with CIM. Then to claim your exemptions, send a copy of your degree certificate and transcript to exemptions@cim.co.uk
The module specifications can be found here:
- Marketing in Business
- Marketing in Action
- Managing Digital Marketing Projects/Managing Marketing Projects
- Level 3 Foundation Certificate in Professional Marketing (CIM Accredited Degree).
Reasonable adjustments policy
Reasonable adjustments enable a candidate with additional requirements to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding to the levels of attainment required by the relevant CIM qualification specification. CIM ensures its Reasonable Adjustments Policy aligns to regulatory and legal requirements. The Reasonable Adjustments policy is available to learners on the MyCIM Portal once they are registered.
