MSc Marketing & Strategy

What we’re looking for

When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, and the position of the institution where you studied your qualification.

You must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent from a top-performing University.

This course will suit a wide variety of candidates looking to break into business and we welcome applicants from all academic fields.

Entry requirements

  • 2.1 achieved at Undergraduate level 
  • We do not require a GMAT or GRE score, this will not be considered as part of your application or affect your outcome.

International qualifications 

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English, examples are shown below. You must show a good balance across all sections of the test and it must have been taken within two years of starting the course. We will require your certificates as evidence. 

IELTS (Academic) 
7.0

All four languages elements have to be scored 6.0+, with maximum of two language components at lowest level 6.0 or 6.5. More information available here

CPE 
190 overall

2 x 170, 2 x 190

CAE
190 overall

2 x 170, 2 x 190

TOEFL 
100

Minimum language components L21, R22, W21, S23

 

Trinity ISE III 
Merit, Merit, Pass, Pass in four components 

 

Trinity ISE IV 
Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass in four components 

 

Educated in the English language?

If you are a non-native speaker of English but have been educated entirely in English for your degree, and completed this within the last two years, this may satisfy the University of your language skills. 

More details on English Language Requirements 

Further course requirements

We advise that you will need a personal computing device for your MSc year.

The latest specification guidance is available on the University's website.

Visas

Please see the University's Student Experience: Immigration and Compliance website for the latest information on visa requirements.

If you need support or advice with your immigration status or visa application, our Immigration & Compliance team will be happy to support you with any queries or issues relating to your personal circumstances.