Entry requirements

In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in any subject.

Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Designed for those with no previous background marketing knowledge, our MSc Marketing course will develop your marketing expertise and the critical, analytical, communication and ethical capabilities required for a successful career.

Study marketing to boost your career

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of business, evolving marketing theory and practice create and shape upcoming trends. The innovative design of this programme with a ‘block’ teaching approach offers a more immersive learning experience that gives you the option to specialise in a chosen pathway.

You will learn the theory and practice of marketing with our taught modules, while having the opportunity to specialise in either digital, global or responsible marketing pathways that will prepare you to the future challenges that face organisations, such as digitalisation and sustainability.

Industry workshops, and careers support will help you to develop transferable skills, such as agile working and resilience.

Why study at Birmingham?

By studying at Birmingham Business School, you will be part of a prestigious community who studied at the oldest business school in the UK. Moreover, Birmingham Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools and holds the Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. The School is also a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
MSc Marketing is ranked #46 globally in the QS Masters in Marketing 2023 Ranking
As part of this, during your studies, you will benefit from the Birmingham Business School Future Ready Graduate Framework, developed to prepare you for the future of work and enhance your experience and graduate attributes.
You can develop your understanding of business in a practical way, by working on real-time projects with top global companies through our Future Leaders Certificate.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. You will be able to gain industry-recognised qualifications at an accelerated pace, including the CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing or the CIM Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing.

View our course page for information on the modules

Information for international students

IELTS 7.0 with no less that 6.5 in any band
TOEFL: 95 overall with no less than 22 in any band
Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: PTE Academic 76 with no less than 67 in all four skills
Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced or Proficiency – minimum overall score of 185, with no less than 176 in any component

If you are currently studying at a Chinese university, please view our specific entry requirements including our list of acceptable universities for further study at Birmingham.