Entry requirements

The programme is designed to attract students from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines and nationalities. Applicants are welcome from any academic discipline. Admission is normally open to those with:

  • a minimum of a second-class honours degree
  • or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution
  • or equivalent professional or other qualification.

Those who do not meet any of the above criteria may be eligible for entry, provided they have compensatory work experience. This should include, in particular, further professional training and accreditation and the demonstration of appropriate career development.

Entry will also be subject to two satisfactory references (one of these must be an academic reference).

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to satisfy the university's English language requirements:

  • IELTS minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking)
  • if you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our MSc in Digital Marketing enables you to specialise in planning and applying digital marketing strategies.

The specialist digital marketing knowledge we teach helps you to understand and create digital marketing solutions. During your studies you will develop:

  • a strong foundation in marketing theory and practice
  • a specialist perspective on digital marketing and how it integrates into an overall marketing framework
  • the skills to analyse complex marketing situations in the digital environment and develop solutions and actions.

The work placement option, available if you start the course in September, prepares you for your future career.

In addition, you have the opportunity to take the Institute for Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM) Certificate level exam. IDM student members benefit from digitally focused job opportunities through the IDM digital hub.

After graduating you will be ready for a range of careers including:

  • Digital Marketing Analyst
  • Social Media Manager
  • Communities and Social Media Specialist.

Information for international students

Pathways courses for international and EU students

We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK.

Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course.

If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course.

Fees and funding

UK students
£10,800 (Full Time) £5,400 (Part Time) £2,000 (Placement year)
International students
£16,800 (Full Time) £2,000 (Placement year)

Financial support and scholarships

For general sources of financial support, see our Fees and funding pages.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MSc sandwich
    full time
    12-24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Enquiries
Email
query@brookes.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 1865 484848