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University of Bristol: Marketing
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Management |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme, accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Institute of Data and Marketing (IDM), has been designed for graduates who aspire to advanced study and a career in marketing. It will prepare you to respond to the marketing challenges posed by today's global business environment. Our pathways allow you to specialise in marketing strategy or digital marketing, or to pursue a broader marketing degree.
Our MSc Marketing programme will help you achieve industry-recognised CIM and IDM qualifications which are highly sought after by employers, preparing you for a successful career in marketing.
Through the CIM accreditation, MSc Marketing graduates can achieve CIM qualifications at an accelerated pace with exemptions for two of the three modules required for the Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing, and one exemption for the Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing.
Through the IDM accreditation, our MSc Marketing students can gain a Certificate in Digital and Data Driven Marketing and Student Membership of the Data and Marketing Association (DMA).
By studying MSc Marketing at the University of Bristol, you will become part of a dynamic and diverse body of staff and students. You will be taught by experienced academics, many of whom have worked at senior marketing roles in industry or are actively engaged in conducting pioneering marketing research at international level. A large percentage of our Business and Management research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021), reflecting its role in shaping policy and practice in the UK, Europe and globally.
As an MSc Marketing student, you will have the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice by undertaking a project around a current marketing issue for an industry partner. Opportunities are coordinated by our dedicated specialist team, the Professional Liaison Network.
Students and graduates will also benefit from the reputation of the University, which ranks in the top 10 UK universities (QS World University Rankings 2024); and top 50 in the world for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022).
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in: an essay-based Social-Science subject: for example Advertising, Business, Business Administration (BBA), Management, Marketing, Media/Communications/Journalism, Psychology/Social Psychology or Social Media. If you have a Commerce degree, you will also need 50% of your final-year modules to be in any of the above subjects, at upper second-class degree level. STEM and numerate Social Science subjects - eg Economics, Finance, Accounting, Financial Management - are considered unsuitable for this programme, however, your application will be considered if you have relevant work experience (see below). If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, or if your degree is in a STEM or numerate Social Science subject, if you have at least one of the following: - evidence of significant (minimum two years) relevant work experience such as marketing, branding, marketing communications, social media, public relations or advertising. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications. Specific module requirements would still apply. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 33000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 33000 GBP for Year 1 |
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Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol is one of the UK’s top 10 universities (QS World University Rankings 2026), with a global reputation for world-leading research and academic excellence. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities, Bristol also ranks top five in the UK for research (THE analysis of REF 2021).
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