Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Sales and Marketing (240 credits)

Start Date: Flexible – begin anytime
Location: Fully online and globally accessible
Study Pace: Self-paced with no deadlines – complete in your own time
Qualification:
• Level 4 Diploma in Sales and Marketing [610/3126/4]
• Level 5 Diploma in Business Management [601/6049/4] – 240 credits total
Assessment: Assessed through written assignments submitted online
Support: Includes 1-2-1 tutor support, webinars, course materials

Ofqual Accreditation:

Fully regulated through IAB and Qualifi

Course Overview

Accredited and recognised by leading industry organisations, this programme prepares learners with practical sales skills and marketing insight from branding to digital strategies. Whether your ambition is to lead marketing campaigns, optimise customer journeys, or become a sales strategist, this course builds the foundation.

Key Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the marketing mix, customer service, and consumer behaviour
• Gain hands-on planning skills in digital marketing and high-performance sales
• Build knowledge in strategic marketing and organisational planning
• Progress to university-level top-up degree in Sales or Marketing

How it Works

Students may complete either:
• Level 4 Diploma (120 credits)
• Level 5 Diploma (120 credits)
• Or both Levels 4 & 5 for a full 240-credit pathway

Each level includes written assignments (approx. 2,000–3,000 words). Modules offer 40 hours of guided study plus 30–50 hours of optional exercises and content.
Tutor support is available through webinars, forums, and personalised feedback.

Cost and Payments

• Level 4: £2,900 | £20 deposit + £120/month for 24 months (interest-free)
• Level 5: £2,900 | £20 deposit + £120/month for 24 months (interest-free)
• Combined Level 4 & 5: £3,500 | £20 deposit + £145/month for 24 months (interest-free)

Career Progression

Graduates of the Sales and Marketing diploma can pursue roles in:

Entry to Senior Roles:
• Sales Executive / Consultant
• Marketing Manager
• Brand Strategist
• Customer Relationship Specialist
• Business Development Manager
• Digital Campaign Manager

University Progression

After completing Levels 4 & 5, students can apply to a university ‘top-up’ degree in Marketing or Business (final year BA/BSc), either online or on campus.

Sample Progression Universities & Programmes:
• Coventry University:

• Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)
• Marketing Management BA (Hons) – £10,000
  • University of Northampton: BA (Hons) Marketing Management – £9,250
  • University of Derby: BSc (Hons) Business and Management – £5,200
  • University of Hertfordshire: BA (Hons) Business Administration (Online) – £6,400
  • University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN): BA (Hons) Business Management – £9,240
  • Middlesex University: BA Honours Business Management (Marketing)
  • Edinburgh Napier University: BA in Sales Management – £4,600
  • University of Sunderland: BA (Hons) Business and Management – £9,250
  • University of Cumbria: BA (Hons) Global Business Management / International Business Management – £9,250 UK / £13,250 International

UK/EU students may apply for student loans. More info: www.slc.co.uk