The University of Sheffield
Marketing Management Practice MSc
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Ideal for graduates from any discipline, this course gives you a comprehensive understanding of marketing theory and we'll teach you how to apply it in a business setting. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Course description

This course is designed to take graduates from any discipline into careers in marketing management.

We don’t just teach the theory of marketing. There’s a lot of emphasis on applying what you learn in a business setting.

You can also apply to do a company-based dissertation, working with an external organisation. Recent dissertation projects include a branding review for a large law firm and working with a local, environment-led SME to study consumer behaviour.

Applying for this course

We use a staged admissions process to assess applications for this course. You'll still apply for this course in the usual way, using our Postgraduate Online Application Form.

Accreditation

The Management School is Triple Crown accredited by AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Students who register for CIM student membership while studying with us are eligible to apply for CIM exemptions upon graduation from our programme. To achieve a CIM Certificate or Diploma in Professional Marketing/Professional Digital Marketing, further study is required via a CIM approved study centre.

You can find out more about CIM qualifications at CIM Accredited Degree and about studying for a CIM qualification on the support for members page.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marketing Management Practice, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree or an approved professional qualification.

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

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About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

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Student composition of The University of Sheffield

undergraduates:
19190
postgraduates:
9285
Total:
28475
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