Marketing and Brand Management
Entry requirements
This programme is open to graduates from any discipline and does not require marketing study to be completed at undergraduate level.
One year course
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability.
Two year course with placement
- You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above) containing some evidence of quantitative ability.
Additional requirements
- All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
- One academic reference is required.
Other qualifications and experience
We welcome applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds and work experience. We consider credit transfer, vocational and professional qualifications, and any work or life experience you may have.
You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Today’s brands are built on authenticity, transparency, trust, and sustainable values that resonate across every interaction.
Master the science of branding with our CIM-accredited MSc Marketing and Brand Management course. Explore how brands are created, positioned, managed, and grown, gaining expertise in strategic brand management and learning how to drive brand value across diverse markets.
Developed with senior branding professionals and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), our MSc Marketing and Brand Management is designed for graduates pursuing a career in branding. This course blends cutting-edge theory with practical application. Through live briefs and applied projects, you’ll explore consumer behaviour, brand identity and brand analytics, while mastering brand management, brand development, brand metrics and equity and performance measures. Authentic assessments replace exams, enabling you to build a portfolio that demonstrates the strategic, analytical and creative skills employers demand.
Whether you aspire to become a Brand Manager, Brand Marketing Strategist, or Head of Brand, you’ll graduate ready to shape and grow brands ethically and sustainably in a global marketplace.
Nottingham Business School is proud to have achieved the prestigious triple crown of international accreditations with EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. This is the highest international benchmark of excellence for business schools.
Information for international students
We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.
If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Pre-Masters course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City Campus.
English language requirements
View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.
If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City Campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.
Fees and funding
Please view the course page for the latest course fees. Nottingham Trent University offer a number of competitive scholarships worth up to 50% of tuition fees. Find out more about fees and funding.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
If you opt for the two-year option you can add a year’s work placement onto your course. It’s a great way to put your learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to help boost your career prospects once graduating. Completion of a placement means you'll also qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience.
Please note the placement option is only available for students beginning their studies in September.
Course contact details
- Name
- Nottingham Business School
- enquiries@ntu.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)115 848 2999