University of Huddersfield

Marketing (Professional Practice) MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Ready to lead in the world of marketing? Our MSc in Marketing (Professional Practice) offers a comprehensive understanding of the latest marketing principles and practices, equipping you with the skills to succeed in a competitive global marketplace. Designed for international students, this course combines academic excellence with hands-on, practical experience.

Alongside your studies, you’ll benefit from a 6-month placement opportunity, allowing you to apply the skills and knowledge gained during your 12-month taught course in a UK business environment. Whether you’re looking to shape the marketing strategies of top brands, work in a creative agency, or drive customer engagement, this course covers essential areas like consumer behaviour, brand management, and strategic marketing. You’ll gain a deep understanding of how to develop, implement, and manage successful marketing campaigns across various platforms.

To enrich your learning, you’ll engage with real-world marketing projects, case studies, and practical assignments, reflecting the challenges and opportunities marketers face today. This hands-on experience, combined with insights from industry experts, will make you highly employable and prepared to navigate the dynamic world of marketing with confidence.

Key highlights

  • Six-month placement in a UK business environment
  • Twelve months of taught study before the placement
  • Covers consumer behaviour, brand management and strategic marketing
  • Real-world marketing projects, case studies and practical assignments
  • Learn to develop, implement and manage multi-platform marketing campaigns
  • Insights from industry experts throughout the course

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include related subject; or above

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Marketing manager
  • Brand manager
  • Marketing strategist
  • Account manager (creative agency)
  • Customer engagement manager
  • Digital marketing executive

Cost of study

International: £19,800

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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