Strategic Marketing
Entry requirements
You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above (including an average mark of at least 57%).
Your qualification can be in any subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Months of entry
September
Course content
In an evolving digital landscape, businesses face greater competition and changing consumer preferences. Organisations need professional marketers who can interpret complex data and make strategic decisions.
Our CIM-accredited Strategic Marketing MSc will prepare you to drive competitive marketing strategies. You'll learn innovative, evidence-based techniques. We'll also teach you sustainable practices that can be used to foster business growth.
You’ll join a Business School of leading academics who are shaping policy and practice. Our culture of research excellence includes expertise in areas such as brand authenticity, AI in marketing and technological innovation. We also have established industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced careers support.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
- explore theories, concepts, models and techniques to develop marketing in a global environment
- gain insights into the world of marketing, including ethical and social perspectives
- study core areas including marketing strategy, market research, brand management and buyer behaviour
- develop essential skills to measure success and improve decision-making through advanced marketing analytics
- learn how to navigate the challenges of socially responsible marketing decisions
- understand the role of marketing in influencing sustainable behaviour.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready to innovate within global organisations. Or you could launch your own company. You could also work in areas ranging from advertising and digital marketing, to brand management and market research.
AccreditationYou’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
- Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway. Find out more
Information for international students
We are pleased to announce that all international applicants who study a full time Masters course at the University of Sussex Business School starting in September 2025 will receive a £2,000 award towards their overseas tuition fee. A range of unlimited country specific scholarships are also available.
Fees and funding
Please see our prospectus for the latest information on fees. Visit our website for more information Funding and Scholarships. Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- business-strategymarketing@sussex.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1273 872668