MA Luxury Brand Management with Advanced Practice

Northumbria University's Master of Arts in Luxury Brand Management (with Advanced Practice) is a two-year course designed to provide students with the expertise needed to lead and manage within the international luxury industry. The programme concentrates on sectors such as fashion, cosmetics, jewellery, and yachts, with a significant focus on branding, marketing strategies, and worldwide consumer trends.

The "Advanced Practice" part of the course involves either a work placement or a consultancy project, providing you with practical, real-world experience and boosting your future career opportunities. This hands-on experience builds upon what you learn in the classroom, preparing you for the demands of leadership in the luxury brand sector.

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and collaborative group projects. Your progress will be assessed through coursework, including case studies, presentations, and written reports. The programme leads to a dissertation, where you'll research a luxury brand topic that interests you.

Northumbria University is well-regarded for its high academic standards and was recognised as the UK University of the Year 2022 by Times Higher Education and the Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times. The university also ranks among the top 25 in the UK for its research influence and the number of graduates who secure employment. It welcomes students from 137 countries and collaborates with other universities around the world.

The Master of Arts in Luxury Brand Management Programme, offered by Northumbria's Newcastle Business School, has achieved double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its Business and Accounting programmes.

• Applicants who have gained relevant experience and training outside of traditional academic routes should prepare a curriculum vitae (CV) outlining their work history and training. 
• This CV should be submitted along with the standard application for the faculty's consideration.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants require a 2:2 honours degree, or a qualification considered equivalent, from a recognised university, and this can be in any subject area.

English Proficiency

• International students are required to demonstrate their English language proficiency through an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher overall, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

The annual tuition fee for international students enrolled in the MA Luxury Brand Management (with Advanced Practice) at Northumbria University is £23,950 for the 2025/26 academic session.

Northumbria University offers scholarships and bursaries to help offset tuition costs for students pursuing the MA Luxury Brand Management (with Advanced Practice). Examples of such scholarships include the Northumbria UK International Scholarship, which provides up to £3,000, and the International Master's Funding, where international students get tuition fee discounts based on academic excellence or specific programme criteria. Another funding opportunity is the London Campus Scholarships and Bursaries for international students studying at Northumbria’s London campus.

Upon successful completion of the MA Luxury Brand Management (with Advanced Practice) from Northumbria University, graduates are well-prepared for career opportunities, such as:

• Luxury Brand Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Retail Buyer
• Fashion Brand Strategist
• Visual Merchandising Manager
• Product Development Manager

Applications for this programme should be made through UCAS. For specialist advice on the admissions process, please get in touch with the AHZ counsellors.