Marketing (online)

Entry requirements

Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is an undergraduate degree at UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth).

If you do not meet these entry requirements, or are not ready to commit to a full MSc, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into this degree.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Earn Masters in Marketing from an EQUIS-accredited business school with this online programme that’s designed to fit into your life - with flexible hours and no exams.

Become a sought-after marketer, capable of managing multiple teams and implementing complex, multinational, and digital campaigns. With a focus on real-world skills, there are no dissertations or exams in this online MSc, just hands-on work. Through projects and industry-specific assignments, you’ll learn to:

• Apply and adapt marketing theories in the real world
• Appraise markets for opportunities and threats
• Think creatively to scope, refine, and deliver impactful marketing solutions

Other marketing degrees focus solely on marketing subjects. In this flexible MSc, you’ll build additional expertise in research, finance and accounting to stand out to recruiters.

If you’re a graduate or early-stage professional looking to accelerate your career in marketing, this degree is designed for you. Our MSc Marketing will prepare you to find work at a more senior level in the marketing industry. Upon graduating you will be ready to take up senior management roles in areas including advertising, branding, digital marketing, international marketing, and marketing research in companies spanning a range of sectors.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and funding

This is a pay-as-you-go qualification, meaning you do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront. You can spread the cost and pay as you go, term by term.

We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships and funding opportunities for our students. A full list of available funding opportunities is available on our Funding Database.

Alumni Discount Scheme - We are pleased to offer a 20% discount for postgraduate tuition fees to all alumni who have an undergraduate degree from the University of Aberdeen. Please note, the Aberdeen Alumni Discount cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other scholarship award. Learn more about the Aberdeen Alumni Discount here.