Marketing MSc

• Contemporary Marketing, Theories & Concepts
• Cross Cultural Consumer Behaviour
• Creativity Enterprise & Innovation
• Curiosity Creativity & Research
• Corporate Strategy for Marketing
• Marketing Management & Planning
• Research in Action
• Management Consultancy in a Global Environment
• Marketing Dissertation

To reflect your personal interests and develop in specialist areas, you can choose two optional modules from a wide range, including modules offered on other postgraduate business courses; or replace the options with a short, assessed marketing internship to gain hands-on experience.

Optional modules

Successful graduates have gone on to work in a variety of organisations including multinational and global companies, public sector organisations, charities and start-ups. Many of our alumni work for advertising, brand management and market research agencies. Equally our graduates are successful in client-based companies, including manufacturers and banks.

The program will equip you to work in a range of marketing fields including product and brand management, account management, digital and social media marketing, marketing communications and marketing research.

Employability Service

We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

• An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
• Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

Dual Award Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Graduates of MA Marketing wishing to undertake CIM professional qualifications in the future will qualify for entry to the Professional Diploma in marketing, gaining exemptions from half of the diploma modules if entered within two years of graduating.

Centre of Excellence status is the IoEE’s (Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) flagship organisational accreditation for organisations that promote and deliver enterprise skills development – and is in recognition of the School’s entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice.

• Bachelor degree equivalent to UK Second Class Honours Lower Division.
• We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.5.

International students

International (non Home/EU) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.

If your course has a January start option, you should apply through UCAS Postgraduate. Postgraduate students and research students applying for September entry should use our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.

Accommodation

Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.

Finance

It's a good idea to think about how you'll pay university tuition and maintenance costs while you're still applying for a place to study. Remember – you don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as a postgraduate student.

Postgraduate Application Service

Book a session with one of our specialist Postgraduate Advisors. Over a one on one Advice Session they'll advise you on postgraduate degrees at LSBU that match your interests and experience. Book an Advice Session.

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.

Postgraduate loan (PGL) for Masters study

If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.

Fee status

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.

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  Emma Connor, alumna, MSc Marketing

  London South Bank University (LSBU) has helped Emma Connor secure employment in London by furthering her education in Marketing MSc, by enhancing her CV, improving her marketing knowledge, and increasing her confidence.

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  Simon Powell, MSc Digital Marketing graduate turned entrepreneur

  MSc Digital Marketing graduate turned entrepreneur Simon Powell started his insurance company Fit2Trip with support from Student Enterprise at London South Bank University 

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  Award-winning Marketing Scheme

  Started by Mel Godfrey in 2005, the scheme – coined a 'Give-Back culture' – harnesses the experience, skills, networks and passion of LSBU Marketing alumni for the benefit of those still studying.

• Federica Ceretti, MSc Marketing Communications, international student

  Federica Ceretti decided to study MSc Marketing Communications to help her career prospects – a decision that is already paying her dividends.

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  Kristen Cartwright, MSc Marketing Communications

  Kristen came to LSBU as an international student to pursue a marketing career in the heart of the world's creative economy: London.

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  Bronze in Network of International Business Schools Business Case Competition

  Four LSBU students returned home with bronze in the renowned Worldwide Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) Business Case Competition

We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.

Welcome Week

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Welcome Week pages.