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MSc Marketing

Specialist pathways: tailor your degree through specialist marketing pathway options

International exchange: apply to spend your second semester at an AMBS partner institution

Choose between a traditional dissertation and an applied business project

Explore the social, ethical and strategic dimensions of marketing

Develop an understanding of marketing in an increasingly digital environment

4th in the UK and 15th in the world for Marketing (QS 2027)

MSc Marketing / Careers

Year of entry: 2027

Career opportunities

Throughout the programme, you will develop a strong set of marketing, analytical and professional skills, including:

  • Marketing strategy and implementation.
  • Market, customer and consumer analysis.
  • Quantitative and qualitative marketing research.
  • Marketing communication and advertising.
  • Evidence-based decision-making.
  • Critical thinking and evaluation.
  • Creative problem-solving.
  • New product and service development insight.
  • International and cross-cultural marketing awareness.
  • Teamworking, communication and presentation skills.

These skills prepare graduates for marketing roles across a range of organisations, as well as academic routes for those who want to pursue doctoral study. The programme is particularly relevant for students interested in marketing strategy, brand and communications, consumer insight, business-to-business marketing, retail marketing, services marketing, international marketing or research-led marketing careers.

By combining specialist marketing study with applied project work, international opportunities and dedicated careers support, our MSc Marketing helps you build the confidence to analyse markets, understand customers and contribute to effective marketing decisions in a global business environment.

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