Get a real taste of university life at our marketing taster day. This immersive day is designed to show you what it is really like to study on our marketing courses at degree level.
You'll take part in authentic university seminars and interactive workshops led by our expert academic staff. Along the way, you'll explore how brands grow online, how to influence your audience and you鈥檒l gain practical insight into the tools and thinking used by today鈥檚 marketers.
Whether your passion lies in marketing, fashion or digital media, our degree programmes offer something for everyone. Come and see what your future could look like with us.
Book your place at our Marketing Taster Day on 19th March 2026, now!
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At our Marketing Taster Day
get ready to:
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Find out what it's like to study marketing at university
- Try real university marketing sessions
- Learn how brands get noticed online
- Explore influencer marketing and social media
- Get creative with hands-on activities
- Learn the skills marketers use in today's digital world
- Discover where a marketing degree could take you
Taster Day location and meeting point
Check in opens from 10.00am at Richmond Building, Portland St, 1024核工厂 PO1 3DE.
If you're arriving by coach or minibus, we recommend parking on Museum Road, 1024核工厂 which is just outside of Ravelin Sports Centre.
For more information on checking in and how to get here, take a look at our guide to taster days page.
Taster Day Programme
Here's what's coming up at our Marketing Taster Day*:
Marketing Taster Day
We can't wait to meet you. You can check in from 10.00am, grab a refreshment and get ready to learn about studying your favourite subjects at uni.
We'll meet at Richmond Building Atrium, Portland Street, 1024核工厂, PO1 3DE.
Ever wondered why some websites show up at the top of Google and others sit down the results page in top 10? In this session you will discover the basics of Search Engine Optimisation, how Google decides which pages deserve to rank first, what signals it looks for, and how a company can optimise its website to appear higher in search results.
Curious about how brands go viral on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube? Our influencer marketing session will give you an awareness of how influencers fit in modern marketing. You鈥檒l discover how brands choose the right influencers, what makes creator-led campaigns so powerful, and how to build your own mini influencer campaign. Expect real-life hands-on activities and a fun, creative group challenge. Whether you're dreaming of a marketing career or just love social media, this session will show you how the influencer industry really works. Come get inspired, get strategic, and get creating!
Take stock of your first part of the afternoon's taster as you take a breather before moving on to your next session.
From Student to Marketer: Creatively craft your persona. Students will learn to create audience personas (of themselves) using Canva, exploring their role in marketing strategy. The session covers persona creation steps, why personas matter for targeting and messaging, and how to align personas with marketing goals and campaign planning. Please bring along your laptops - we will provide instructions to access Canva in advance.
Your next steps in applying to university - how to access UCAS and tips for your personal statements.
We hope you really enjoy our marketing taster sessions and have a great day.
* Sessions may be subject to change