Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-01-01 | - |
2024-04-01 | - |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This online Marketing MSc/PgDip/PgCert program provides expertise in digital marketing, advertising, branding, and analytics. Delivered through an interactive online platform, it offers a flexible part-time format and prepares graduates for careers in marketing management, brand development, and other specialized areas. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the program equips students with highly sought-after qualifications and connects them with industry experts through case studies and research-led content.
Program Outline
Marketing MSc/PgDip/PgCert: Online Distance Learning
Degree Overview:
- Program: Online Marketing MSc/PgDip/PgCert
- Delivery: Online distance learning
- Duration:
- MSc: 30 months part-time
- PgDip: 24 months part-time
- PgCert: 12 months part-time
- Overview:
- Designed for tomorrow's digital marketing world, this online program offers expertise in advertising, branding, user experience (UX) design, marketing analytics, and more.
- Provides an exceptional education without requiring relocation.
Outline:
- Subjects covered:
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Brand management
- Consumer behaviour
- Marketing research & analytics
- UX design
- Digital marketing
- Retail marketing
- Services marketing
- Social media marketing
- Marketing ethics, consumption and technology
- Marketing management
- Marketing communications strategies and tactics
Assessment:
- Based on essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments, or group work.
- Dissertation required for MSc program.
Teaching:
- Online platform with interactive lectures, seminars, and individual tutorials.
- Opportunities to build connections with fellow students through project and team work.
- Content features video, discussion boards, interactive quizzes, recorded and live seminars, journals, and ebooks.
Careers:
- Holds potential for careers in marketing management, brand development, and other specialized areas.
- Equips graduates for various sectors in both traditional and digital contexts.
Other:
- Program accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
- CIM qualifications highly sought after by employers.
- Graduates hold diverse positions ranging from marketing specialists to managers in business development, hospitality, sales, retail, project management, communications, and education.
- The online format features contemporary research-led content, input from industry experts, and case studies.
MSc UK / EU / International: £15,000 (total cost) You can pay in instalments of £1,667 per 20 credits. PgDip UK / EU / International: £10,000 (total cost) You can pay in instalments of £1,667 per 20 credits. PgCert UK / EU / International: £5,000 (total cost) You can pay in instalments of £1,667 per 20 credits.
Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students:
- At least a 2:2 undergraduate degree from a recognized university.
- Candidates with non-academic qualifications and backgrounds, on the basis of highly relevant work experience or demonstrated interest, are also considered.
- Candidates with more than three years' work experience will be considered.
International Overseas Students:
- Meet the same requirements as EU Home Students.
- English Language Proficiency Requirements
General requirements:
- Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a supporting statement with your application.
- May be able to receive an offer in principle if you meet the entry criteria and have studied in the UK, Canada, USA, Saudi Arabia, or the UAE. A member of the team will provide feedback or an offer in principle within 48 hours.
English Language Proficiency Requirements:
- For non-native English speakers, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
- Acceptable tests include:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with no subtests under 6.0
- TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome): 79; with Reading 13; Listening 12; Speaking 18; Writing 21
- Pearsons PTE Academic: 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
- Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
- Oxford English Test: Oxford ELLT 7 with R&L: OIDI level no less than 6 with Reading: 21-24 Listening: 15-17 and W&S: OIDI level no less than 6.
Alternative to English Language qualification:
- Degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI)
- Undergraduate 2+2 degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI)
Note:
- Specific English Language Proficiency test requirements for international students may vary depending on their origin country.
- The University accepts a variety of tests and qualifications, including UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT).
- Pre-sessional courses are available for students who need to improve their English language skills.
International Overseas Students:
- Entry Requirements
Note:
- The University accepts a variety of English tests and qualifications.
- The specific test requirements for international students may vary depending on their origin country.
- Pre-sessional courses are available for students who need to improve their English language skills.
- See the `Entry Requirements` section for more information on specific test scores and requirements.