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).

Please also see the University's general entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course provides a strong foundation in marketing and entrepreneurship theory and practice. This is a programme for graduates seeking to become professional marketers and those who wish to pursue a career in new business ventures or start their own business. We encourage innovative and creative approaches to your learning with:

  • live case-studies
  • consultancy projects
  • skills workshops.

As part of an international learning environment, combining theory and practice to develop the key skills that employers are looking for, you will gain an understanding of:

  • customer behaviours and expectations, and the variety of channels used to interact with customers
  • analysing marketing data
  • developing business plans
  • using entrepreneurial skills and behaviours
  • devising marketing strategy for global brands and organisations.

If you start in September you can opt to take a year's paid supervised work placement in a marketing role, a business start-up or evolving area of business to help prepare you for your future career. View our work placement FAQs here.

Information for international students

Pathways courses for EU and international 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
£11,400 (Full Time) £5,700 (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
    full time
    12-24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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