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Study an MA in Marketing Management to advance your skills and knowledge for careers in consultancy or for developing effective strategies within organisations.

Study our MA in Marketing Management program to embark on a transformative journey that combines cutting-edge marketing strategies with a global perspective, all within the dynamic landscape of digital business. The programme offers two distinct pathways for focused specialism:

  • Strategic Marketing
  • Advertising and Communications

The programme unlocks students' leadership potential, enhances technical skills, and equips them to apply theoretical concepts in real-world marketing challenges through consultancy projects, simulation game, case studies, and live projects.

The Strategic Marketing pathway emphasises a global focus, preparing students for success in our fast-changing, globalised business landscape. Graduates gain the strategic marketing knowledge and skills needed to lead and shape the future of marketing, whether launching a new career, advancing in their current role, or making a career change.

The Advertising and Marketing Communication pathway fosters creativity and problem-solving in brand management, grounded in analytical and creative thinking. It guides students on a creative journey and teaches them how to apply digital skills and customer insights to craft effective advertising strategies and communication campaigns.

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We received Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. This recognises our outstanding performance in student experience and outcomes.

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

  • 1 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time

Start month

September; January

Home /international fees 2024/25

£11,550 /£18,150

What you should know about this course

  • This programme offers two distinct pathways for focused specialism in Strategic Marketing or Advertising and Communications
  • Recent graduates have gained positions with companies such as Google, Coca Cola and OgilvyOne
  • Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Gain hands-on experience by working on real-world projects, bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry practices
  • Opportunities to attend winter and summer schools in Europe.

Accredited by the CIM

Create, collaborate and analyse


Opened in late 2023, our Digital Marketing Suite is designed for students on certain modules on a number of our marketing degrees. With the digital tools it offers, it’s a great space for working together, getting hands-on and diving into marketing.

What you will study

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Course information is currently unavailable for this programme. Please contact course-info@gre.ac.uk for more information.

About the course team

Welcome to our Master's in Strategic Marketing. Your teaching team includes accomplished lecturers and practitioners with vast experience in the marketing industry. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.

Come and meet us

We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.

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To find out more about our Open Days and Campus Tours or if you need any assistance, please email opendays@gre.ac.uk.

Entry requirements

If you are

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.

Applicants without a degree that have a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience may be considered.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.

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Çï¿ûÊÓƵ accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses. If you cannot find your country on this list, please contact international@gre.ac.uk.

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Available to overseas students?

Yes

Can I use Prior Learning?

For entry: Applicants without a degree that have a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience may be considered.

For exemption: If you hold qualifications or courses from another higher education institution, these may exempt you from courses of this degree.

How you will learn

Teaching

In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

The typical student intake per year is up to 20. Lectures are normally attended by 30-60, and seminars/tutorials by 15-30, based on our 2018 intake. This varies by module, particularly if they are shared between degrees.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.

You can also join a range of student societies, including the .

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

  • Examinations
  • Research reports
  • Presentations
  • Dissertation.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

Academic year:

  • The academic year runs from September to June

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.

Fees and funding

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Cohort Full time Part time Distance learning
Home £11,550 £1,925 per 30 credits N/A
International £18,150 £3,025 per 30 credits N/A

Accommodation costs

Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Greenwich Bursary

EU Bursary

Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

The EU bursary

Financial support

We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Funding your studies

Further costs may include (but are not limited to):

  • Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software. Our Stockwell Street library offers an extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
  • Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body may incur further costs. Details can be found on their websites.
  • Field Trips: you may need to contribute towards any trips required for your course.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this degree are currently working as consultants and as marketing and marketing communications managers for companies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Co-op Group, Italian automotive technology manufacturer Magneti Marelli and Norwegian food products manufacturer Mills DA, as well as various private companies, non-profits and government organisations around the world.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:

  • CV, cover letter, and application tips
  • Interviews support
  • Careers fairs
  • Mentoring.

More about our careers services.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

Access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Support from the department

The student Marketing Society has over 100 members. The society combines a mixture of academic and social activities. It's a great chance to hear about the industry from experts, previous speakers include IBM and Mediacom and an opportunity to create business contacts.

Our marketing students achieved first place in the latest national marketing competition organised by the .

As a Business School student you will be able to enter our Enterprise Challenge, which rewards student entrepreneurship and innovation. Previous winners have received significant prize money to develop their business ideas.

We hold Big Picture Seminars with senior executives from organisations including Northern Trust and Barclays are invited to pass on their insights and experience.

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If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study part-time then you can apply directly via our online application form.

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply via UCAS, directly via our online application form or via one of our in-country representatives. If you require a student visa, you cannot study part-time at undergraduate level.