MSc Strategic Marketing
Course overview
The MSc Strategic Marketing at Cranfield University is designed for recent graduates who want to build their marketing skills, as well as marketing professionals looking to move ahead in their careers.
The course helps you develop a solid understanding of modern marketing practices and prepares you for both current and future roles in the field. You will learn about key topics such as marketing strategy, branding, communications, market research, digital marketing, social media, and how to use data for marketing decisions.
The MSc Strategic Marketing at Cranfield University is one of the top marketing courses in the world, ranked 5th in the UK and 22nd globally in the QS World University Rankings: Master's in Marketing 2025. It is also placed 4th in the UK for entrepreneurship and alumni success, and 12th in the world for employability.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
To study the MSc Strategic Marketing from Cranfield University, a minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent is required.
English Proficiency:
International students whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each element. Equivalent tests are also accepted.
Scholarships
Airbus Master’s Student Bursary
€3,000 tuition fees.
Alumni Discounts
The 20% course fee discount is available to Cranfield University and Cranfield School of Management graduates.
Up to 20% of feesAntony and Amanda Jenkins MBA Scholarship for Women Leaders
Up to £10,000 towards the tuition fees (2 scholarships available).
Championing Diversity Bursary
Up to £3,500
Changemaker Bursary
Up to £3,500
Chevening Scholarships
Cranfield ALCS International Scholarship
This scholarship offers a 20% fee discount to applicants holding an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
Up to 20% of feesCranfield College of Aeronautics Heritage Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee bursary.
Up to £5,000Cranfield Excellence International Scholarships
50 Scholarships of £10,000 and £15,000
Cranfield Excellence Merit Scholarships
Funding value: up to £10,000 for international applicants and 20% for all nationals paying Home Fees.
Cranfield Faraday, Anderson and Parker Scholarship
Up to £5500 towards tuition fee.
Delta Foundation Chevening Scholarship Taiwan
Frank Whittle Scholarships for the Cranfield Thermal Power MSc
Up to 50% of the tuition fees for the MSc Thermal Power and Propulsion.
Global Clinical Supplies Group Scholarship
£5,000
Up to £5,000Global Excellence Scholarship in Aerospace Dynamics
A £10,000 contribution towards tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Mister Gees Foundation Scholarships
£5000 towards tuition fees for a UK or international student studying a full-time Water and Wastewater Processes MSc - Environmental Science route.
Up to £5,000Norman C.T. Liu Women in Aviation Scholarship
£10,000 towards tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Relithan (Technology) Scholarship
£20,000 fund for both 25/26 and 26/27 starts.
Up to £20,000Sir Peter Gregson Scholarship
Four Scholarships of £16,000 for a PhD.
Up to £16,000The Boeing Global Engagement Scholarship
Funding value - up to £5,000 toward tuition fees.
The Professor Joe Nellis CBE MBA Scholarship
Up to £10,000 towards tuition fees (one scholarship per year available).
Career opportunities
Graduates of MSc Strategic Marketing from Cranfield University are fit for employment in roles such as the following:
- Marketing Strategist
- Brand Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Social Media Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Market Research Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the MSc Strategic Marketing from Cranfield University for the 2025/2026 academic year is £28,470. This is, however, provisional and subject to change.
Admission
To apply for this course, you have to submit your application through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors if you need more information on the application process.
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