Marketing Careers
Build the strategic marketing skills employers look for
180 credits
24 months (part‑time)
Marketing is evolving rapidly, creating demand for professionals who can combine customer insight, strategic thinking, creativity, and data-driven decision-making.
Whether you’re looking to progress into a more senior marketing role or transition into the profession, this MSc develops the knowledge and practical skills to help you lead campaigns, shape customer experiences, and influence business growth in a marketing career.
- Progress into roles including Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Customer Experience Manager, and Marketing Consultant.
- Apply your expertise across industries including retail, technology, media, FMCG, professional services, and the public sector.
- Use customer insight and evidence-based strategies to develop campaigns, strengthen brands, and drive organisational growth.
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Turn marketing expertise and move onto more senior roles
Graduates of the MSc can typically progress into roles within agencies, in-house marketing teams, consultancies, and marketing-led sectors such as retail, technology, media, and professional services.
Explore potential career paths
Senior Marketing Manager £94,848 per year1
Senior Brand Manager £83,578 per year2
Programme outcomes
Skills you’ll gain
Develop the essential skills needed to adapt to changing consumer expectations, leverage innovation, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
- Consumer behaviour and marketing psychology
- Customer experience and omnichannel strategy
- Marketing leadership and talent management
- Research and evidence-based marketing
- Future-focused marketing practice
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Sources
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Marketing Manager in the United Kingdom (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/marketing-manager/united-kingdom [Accessed 6 July 2026].
- ERI Economic Research Institute (2026). Brand Manager in the United Kingdom (2026). [online] SalaryExpert. Available at: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/brand-manager/united-kingdom [Accessed 6 July 2026].