MSc Strategic Marketing

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.

Cranfield University is one of the top universities in the world for postgraduate study. It began in 1946 as the College of Aeronautics and has grown into a well-respected centre for advanced learning and research.

Located in the peaceful countryside of Bedfordshire, the university offers a calm and focused environment that supports learning and personal growth. It’s also close to London and other major UK cities, giving students access to both quiet study spaces and exciting city opportunities.

Cranfield is known for its strong teaching and research in areas such as energy, water, agrifood, management, defence, and more. Students benefit from excellent facilities, including modern libraries, specialist laboratories, and collaborative workspaces.

With students from around the world, Cranfield offers a welcoming and international learning experience. In 2024, it was ranked number one in the UK and sixth globally by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for its work supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17.

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.

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.

Cranfield University offers a range of funding options to support international students, including several scholarships. The Merit Scholarship is available to students applying for full-time MSc programmes at the Cranfield School of Management. It offers a tuition fee reduction of 10–15%.

Nigerian students applying for MSc courses in environment, agrifood, water, or energy may be eligible for the Cranfield Nigeria Scholarship. The amount awarded depends on the course of study.

In addition, the School of Management offers 37 scholarships worth between £10,000 and £15,000 to students from regions including the Americas, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East and more.

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

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.