MSc/PgDip Marketing
- Part-time study available
- Alternative start dates available
- International students can apply
- Based at MediaCityUK
- Work placement opportunity
Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate International Management.
A wide range of professional qualifications are also accepted either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry requirements.
Where a student has gained a recognised Honours degree but does not meet the normal entry qualification requirement, they may still be considered for entry if they can demonstrate relevant work experience of a minimum two years duration post study and acceptable level of responsibility.
In the case of non-graduates please look at APEL.
Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
English Language Requirements
Normally IELTS 6.5 with no individual element below 5.5, or equivalent recognised Secure English Language Test, (SELT).
If the English language qualification is slightly below this level candidates may be able to take one of the many English courses available in the University. For more information search for English on Course Finder.
Suitable For
You are likely to be a graduate of business or related field, however you may have been involved in some related areas of marketing and wish to develop specific knowledge and skills.
Marketers are generally outward looking, possessing good communication skills and are interested in the world around them.
Applicant profile
Applicants should be self motivated with the desire and the capability to develop knowledge and understanding in the field of marketing. You will need good written and verbal communication skills and we expect that you will be able to work effectively both on your own and in conjunction with your peers.