Marketing MSc
Awards: MSc
Study modes: Full-time
Accreditation
Funding opportunities
Programme website: Marketing
Our MSc will give you an in-depth knowledge of marketing from both an academic and practitioner's perspective, enabling you to address marketing challenges in critical and creative ways. The programme is designed to help those from general business or management-related disciplines develop into innovative marketing professionals who can drive strategic decisions in the creation of successful products and services.
Accreditation
Not only is the University of Edinburgh Business School part of a world renowned University, but it is also accredited by the three most influential business accreditation bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This triple accreditation highlights the quality of teaching and excellence of research at the Business School.
Learning will primarily be through:
- lectures
- set reading
- class discussions
- exercises
- group-work assignments
- problem-solving in tutorials
- case studies
Assessment methods include examinations, assignments, presentations or continuous assessment.
Find out more about compulsory and optional courses
We link to the latest information available. Please note that this may be for a previous academic year and should be considered indicative.
Award | Title | Duration | Study mode | |
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MSc | Marketing | 1 Year | Full-time | Programme structure 2024/25 |
Aimed at graduates from a general business or management-related discipline, the programme aims to produce critical, reflective marketers and emphasises the integration of theory and practice with the skills and knowledge required by employers.
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- critically evaluate the key analytical frameworks and tools used in marketing
- apply key marketing theories, frameworks and tools to solve marketing problems
- utilise information on a firm’s external and internal marketing environment to identify and prioritise appropriate marketing strategies
- exercise critical judgement through engagement and reflection with existing marketing literature and new developments in the marketing environment
- critically evaluate the marketing function and the role it plays in achieving organisational success both in commercial and non-commercial settings
evaluate and act upon the ethical and environmental concerns linked to marketing activities
Industry opportunities
We regularly bring guest speakers to the School to talk to Marketing students about real, current practice. From company sponsored dissertations to career and employability treks, you will also have a variety of opportunities to learn from and network with industry and business professionals.
Career development
Marketing graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Our dedicated Student Development Team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience from day one. We are here to help you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.
Career outcomes
The success of our programmes is reflected in the career destinations of our graduates. Hugely respected by global employers, our programmes provide the perfect learning experience with access to world-class academics and programmes that are underpinned by real world insights.
Job titles of our recent graduates include:
- account manager
- campaign and events manager
- corporate communications specialist
- digital communications manager
- digital marketer
- global brand marketing and communications associate
- graphic designer
- market research analyst
- planning associate
- retail marketer
- senior brand manager
- senior market analyst
SEO associate
These entry requirements are for the 2025/26 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2026/27 academic year will be published on 10 July 2025.
Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.
Academic requirements
You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- An undergraduate degree in a business or management related subject is normally required.
- Those with a very good Honours degree in other disciplinary areas will be considered.
Supporting your application
- Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.
- Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.
Students from China
This degree is Band A.
International qualifications
Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:
English language requirements
Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency which will enable you to succeed in your studies.
English language tests
We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:
- IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
- TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
- C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 185 with at least 169 in each component.
- Trinity ISE: ISE III with passes in all four components.
- PTE Academic: total 73 with at least 59 in each component. We do not accept PTE Academic Online.
- Oxford ELLT: 8 overall with at least 6 in each component.
Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.
Degrees taught and assessed in English
We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:
We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).
If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old at the beginning of your programme of study.
Find out more about our language requirements:
Application fee
This programme requires a non-refundable application fee.
- £60
Deposit
You will need to pay this deposit within 28 days of receiving your offer of admission (either unconditional or conditional).
- £1,500 (this contributes towards your tuition fees)
Additional programme costs
See the programme website for more information on additional costs, as well as application fees and deposit payment.
Living costs
You will be responsible for covering living costs for the duration of your studies. Below you can find a breakdown of the cost of living in Edinburgh and other studying costs to help you calculate your finances.
Tuition fees
Award | Title | Duration | Study mode | |
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MSc | Marketing | 1 Year | Full-time | Tuition fees |
Funding for postgraduate study is different to undergraduate study, and many students need to combine funding sources to pay for their studies.
Most students use a combination of the following funding to pay their tuition fees and living costs:
- borrowing money
- taking out a loan
- family support
- personal savings
- income from work
- employer sponsorship
- scholarships
Explore sources of funding for postgraduate study
Featured funding
UK government postgraduate loans
If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.
The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:
- your programme
- the duration of your studies
- your tuition fee status.
Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.
Other funding opportunities
Search for scholarships and funding opportunities:
- Enquiry Management Team
- Phone: +44 (0)131 650 9663
- Contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.uk
- Programme Director, Victoria Rodner
- Contact: victoria.rodner@ed.ac.uk
- University of Edinburgh Business School
- 29 Buccleuch Place
- Central Campus
- Edinburgh
- EH8 9JS
- Programme: Marketing
- School: Business School
- College: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Applying
Select your programme and preferred start date to begin your application.
MSc Marketing - 1 Year (Full-time)
Due to high demand, the School operates a number of selection deadlines. We will make a small number of offers to the most outstanding candidates on an ongoing basis, but hold the majority of applications until the next published selection deadline when we will offer a proportion of the places available to applicants selected through the competitive process described on the School website.
Full details on the admissions process and the selection deadlines are available on the Business School website:
Deadlines for applicants applying to study in 2025/26:
Round | Application deadline | Decisions by |
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1 | 16 October 2024 | 5 December 2024 |
2 | 11 December 2024 | 20 February 2025 |
3 | 12 February 2025 | 24 April 2025 |
4 | 23 April 2025 | 5 June 2025 |
5 | 11 June 2025 | 24 July 2025 |
You must submit one reference with your application.
Find out more about the general application process for postgraduate programmes:
Further information
- Enquiry Management Team
- Phone: +44 (0)131 650 9663
- Contact: futurestudents@ed.ac.uk
- Programme Director, Victoria Rodner
- Contact: victoria.rodner@ed.ac.uk
- University of Edinburgh Business School
- 29 Buccleuch Place
- Central Campus
- Edinburgh
- EH8 9JS
- Programme: Marketing
- School: Business School
- College: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences