What should I check about live-client projects before choosing a marketing course?
Check whether projects involve real external clients, what kinds of organisations and briefs are used, and what work students actually do. Ask about supervision, team or individual responsibilities, assessment, workload, client access, confidentiality, costs, and whether projects are guaranteed or dependent on availability. Confirm whether you can use completed work in a portfolio.
Key points
- Find out how clients are selected, how projects are managed, and what happens if a client withdraws or the brief changes.
- Check whether students receive access to relevant data, platforms, budgets, and feedback, rather than only working on a simulated brief.
- Ask whether the project is assessed and how your individual contribution is recognised within group work.
- Look for official module information and ask current students or course staff for practical details.
Things to check
- The availability, format, supervision, and client involvement can vary by course, academic year, and local partnerships, so confirm details with the provider.