Workplace Mentor Support

Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship

As a Workplace Mentor for the Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship, you play a crucial role in developing the next generation of professional marketers. This programme is designed to equip apprentices with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to excel in digital marketing roles and drive organisational success.

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Programme Overview

The Digital Marketing Degree Apprenticeship is a Level 6 programme that combines academic learning with practical workplace experience. Here's what you need to know:

  • Duration: 3 years, plus the End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Qualification: BSc(Hons) Digital Marketing
  • Professional recognition: upon completion, apprentices are eligible to join the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

This unique, future‑focused programme will provide the tools and skills to both school-leaver apprentices and those upskilling in businesses who are seeking to nurture creative, analytical, strategic marketeers ready to lead in a fast-changing industry. As a Mentor, you'll support apprentices in applying their learning to real-world business challenges, helping them develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.

The Skills England apprenticeship standard which sets out the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours for this programme can be found here.

Key Components

  1. Academic learning: covers essential topics, including data analytics and user experience (UX) design to content creation, ethics and the strategic implications of emerging technologies, including AI use
  2. Work-based projects: apprentices will tackle real organisational challenges, applying their learning directly to your business
  3. Professional development: focus on personal effectiveness and core competencies
  4. End-point assessment: includes a review of the apprentice's portfolio, a work-based project, and an interview

Your role as a Workplace Mentor is vital in guiding apprentices through this journey, helping them bridge the gap between theory and practice, and supporting their professional growth.

We are here to support you in this important role. Explore the resources and guidance provided on this site to help you effectively mentor your apprentice and contribute to their success.

Meet the Team

At the heart of the Digital Marketing programme is a dedicated team of professionals committed to supporting both mentors and apprentices throughout their journey. Our team brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion for developing future leaders in management.

Our Academic Mentors are dedicated to supporting apprentices in navigating the apprenticeship components of the programme. They play a crucial role in guiding apprentices through the process of compiling their portfolio of evidence, which showcases their learning and development throughout the programme.

Academic Mentors work closely with apprentices to ensure that they understand the requirements for their portfolios, helping them to document their experiences, reflect on their learning, and demonstrate the competencies gained in the workplace. By providing ongoing support and feedback, our Academic Mentors empower apprentices to effectively articulate their achievements and prepare for their End-Point Assessment (EPA). Their focus on practical application and real-world experiences is essential in helping apprentices succeed in their management roles. 

Academic Mentors

We are currently building our team of Academic Mentors for this programme. If you need assistance, please use the following contact details:

Student related enquiries 

Info.DA@exeter.ac.uk 

Employer related enquiries 

DAadminteam@exeter.ac.uk 

 

Student related enquiries 

Info.DA@exeter.ac.uk 

Employer related enquiries 

DAadminteam@exeter.ac.uk 

Your Commitment Matters

Each member of our team is dedicated to ensuring that mentors have the resources and support they need to guide apprentices effectively. We believe that a strong mentor-apprentice relationship is key to the success of the programme, and we are here to help you every step of the way.

Feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, or for additional support. Together, we can make a significant impact on the professional growth of our apprentices. 

Key Information and Events

Staying informed about important dates and events is crucial for effectively supporting your apprentice throughout their journey. Below are the key milestones and events for the current academic year. Please note that specific dates may vary slightly for individual apprentices based on their start date.

Training Events

The next Workplace Mentor training session is to be confirmed.

Contact us

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Student related enquiries 

Info.DA@exeter.ac.uk 

Employer related enquiries 

DAadminteam@exeter.ac.uk 

 

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