Ryan Smith

I have always been fascinated with how the marketing of a brand can encourage someone to purchase a product or a service, and what goes into it that makes the marketing successful. When I graduate I aspire to work in film and TV, where I can market up and coming films.

My cousin was studying at Edge Hill and inspired me to do something with my life and get a degree that will give me a career for the future that I enjoy.

I would say that the top skills that I have developed during my degree are communication of ideas, resolving problems, and how to successfully market or pitch an idea or product. I love learning about why different companies or businesses use specific marketing techniques and strategies to boost engagement and sales.

The best thing about my university experience has been having a group of friends from day one that have stuck by my side throughout and encourage each other to push ourselves. The friends you make will quickly become some of the closest friendships you will have and take into your future.

I enjoy spending time in the library for a relaxing study time, especially the private study rooms.

My advice to someone considering studying marketing at Edge Hill is to make friends when you start, especially with some of the people on your course. They are a great way to keep you motivated, whilst also giving you a way to escape from burnout or working too hard so that you can balance your studies with your social life.

Edge Hill has a lot of resources located through the online learning services and libraries, not to mention the knowledge that the professors share that is a great help to find what you are looking for.