Become a fully-fledged marketer with our top ranked Marketing MSc, and progress towards achieving a highly valued Chartered Institute of Marketing’s (CIM) professional qualification.
Introduction
Are you looking for a course that will give you a competitive edge in the field of marketing?
This course offers a range of exemptions for the CIM professional qualification modules, which are highly sought by employers and will give you a significant advantage in the job market.
You will gain the skills, knowledge and strategic insight to lead successful marketing initiatives and drive business growth, as well as practical experience through real-world case studies.
The programme will provide with a rounded understanding of contemporary marketing issues, such as data-driven strategies, engaging consumers and campaign planning and implementation.
You will also have access to guest lectures from Marketing Directors and Marketing Consultants who provide real-world expertise and advice for students.
Our course is also designed to give you hands-on experience with various public and private sector organisations, including Liverpool City Council, Liverpool University Library, Woolton Cinema, Liverpool Farmers’ Markets, and more.
After graduation, you will become a highly effective professional marketer, able to make informed strategic decisions and develop solutions to a wide range of real marketing problems.
To pass the programme, you need to successfully complete six 20-credit modules and a final 60-credit applied research project or dissertation.
Please, note the structure of this programme remains subject to approval following exciting developments for our September 2025 students. This means there may be small changes to its structure before launch. If you get an offer for this programme, you will be advised of any amendments that are made prior to the start date.
Who is this course for?
If you have not previously studied marketing in great depth but want to pursue a marketing career, this is the ideal programme for you. This course is open to those who already hold a degree in any discipline and assumes no prior knowledge of marketing.
If you already hold a first degree in marketing we recommend you to consider the MSc Advanced Marketing instead.
We also offer specialist marketing programmes in the following areas:
The University of Liverpool Management School is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Semester one
During the first semester, you will undertake three compulsory 20-credit modules (60 credits in total).
Please, note the structure of this programme remains subject to approval following exciting developments for our September 2025 students. This means there may be small changes to its structure before launch. If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be advised of any amendments that are made prior to the start date.
COMPULSORY MODULES
ULMS575 Marketing Management This module provides a comprehensive exploration of marketing management, encompassing both core concepts and contemporary service marketing principles. Students will engage with marketing as both a business function and a business philosophy, develop critical academic skills, and examine current trends that impact customer experiences and service quality. The syllabus combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students for strategic roles in marketing.
ULMS576 Research Methods in Practice This module immerses students in the practical and theoretical aspects of marketing research, focusing on how data informs strategic decisions in marketing contexts. It is designed to provide students with robust skills in market research methodologies, data analysis, and data storytelling. Throughout the module, students will engage with real-world companies to gain hands-on experience and produce actionable insights, preparing them for professional roles across sectors such as digital marketing, tourism, retail, and data analytics.
ULMS581 Relationship Marketing The overall aim of this module is to provide students with a critical and comprehensive understanding of relationship marketing, emphasising its strategic importance in fostering long-term customer loyalty and value. Students will gain insight into the theoretical foundations, examining key concepts such as trust, commitment, and customer lifetime value. They will also explore practical applications, including the use of customer relationship management (CRM) systems and social media platforms to enhance engagement and satisfaction. By combining academic research with real-world case studies, the module prepares students to evaluate and implement customer-centric strategies in diverse business contexts.
Any optional modules listed above are illustrative only and may vary from year to year. Modules may be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved and staff availability. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
Semester two
During the second semester, you will undertake three compulsory modules of 20 credits each (60 credits in total).
Please, note the structure of this programme remains subject to approval following exciting developments for our September 2025 students. This means there may be small changes to its structure before launch. If you get an offer for this programme, you will be advised of any amendments that are made prior to the start date.
ULMS577 Critical Perspectives on Consumption A critical understanding of consumers is central to the business of marketing strategy. This module moves beyond the traditional focus and the act of buying (buyer behaviour), to focus on having and being as fundamental processes in value formation. Consumer behaviour in this regard is more than buying, it also embraces the study of how having (or not having) things affects our lives, and how our possessions influence the way we feel about ourselves and each other. We will provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the consumer, their aspirations, their behaviours and their needs. Building on students’ fundamental knowledge of marketing, this module will provoke critical thinking around consumption. As organisations are becoming increasingly engaged in addressing the global challenges of creating a more sustainable and just society for present and future generations, students will develop their critical understanding of ethical concerns in relation to responsible marketing, and the ethics of consumption. It provides an opportunity for students to consider alternative approaches to the study of marketing and consumption, preparing students to become responsible marketers and global citizens.
ULMS578 Marketing Strategy and Analytics In the modern business world, companies increasingly rely on marketing data to make decisions. According to a recent survey of CMOs (Chief Marketing Officers), customer insights rank among the most important knowledge assets of the firm. In this context, modern marketing strategy and analytics have assumed their well-deserved position as a critical business function. The objective of the course will be to show the benefits of using a systematic and analytical approach to marketing. This module is designed to educate students on the use of marketing strategy principles as well as social media analytics to analyse customer responses to firms’ current marketing programmes and online activities and derive recommended actions. A particular focus will be on generating customer/consumer insights from social media and product reviews. Students will also use and execute data-analytic techniques and case studies to critically understand how to solve marketing strategy problems in a scientific and process-driven manner. In this module, students will work with real-life data sets and cases, e.g., Company data, online reviews about a brand, and develop an in-depth understanding of statistical software. Students will be introduced to statistical concepts and coding principles.
ULMS582 Integrated Marketing Comms (including digital) This module aims to explore the key theoretical and conceptual issues involved in contemporary digital marketing communications. As the landscape of marketing evolves with rapid technological advancements, understanding these core concepts becomes crucial for effective branding. Students will examine how various elements of the communications mix, including advertising, public relations, social media, content marketing, and direct marketing, can be integrated to create a cohesive strategy. They will learn to analyse the synergies between different channels and how these can enhance brand messaging and consumer engagement. This module will focus on how consumers’ insights inform marketing communication, and how effective communication is built in synergy with consumer research. Upon completion of this module, students will be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing communications. They will possess the analytical skills necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of various communication strategies and the practical know-how to implement integrated campaigns in a digital-first environment.
Any optional modules listed above are illustrative only and may vary from year to year. Modules may be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved and staff availability. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
Final project
Compulsory modules
DISSERTATION (ULMS790)
Credits: 60 /
Semester: summer
This module is designed to help students develop an in-depth understanding of a topic within their chosen domain of management and business and for the student to use this knowledge to analyse a management problem or issue. A preparation phase of the module is included to provide the students with the skills necessary in problem analysis and research in order that they can undertake an independent research project. Thereafter, independent, guided study and research are used to develop both theoretical and practical critical-thinking skills, and to present research, analysis and findings. The reflective element of the dissertation gives students an opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate their experience of the learning process.
STRATEGY, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION (ULMS719)
Credits: 60 /
Semester: summer
This module offers an opportunity for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the multi-level processes involved in organisational and managerial practices. The module is a practical platform for students to develop business analysis and strategic decision-making skills; as well as the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to research, analyse and present information coherently in order to support a recommended course of action. The individual assignment provides students with the opportunity to carry out an in-depth investigation of a management issue relevant to their MSc programme. For this assessment students are to critically evaluate and synthesise relevant theories, models and practices of management by undertaking a detailed enquiry into a programme specific area of research by undertaking an analytical literature review by using secondary data. The reflective element of the individual assignment encourages students to critically analyse and evaluate their experience of the learning process during the module and their MSc.
Any optional modules listed above are illustrative only and may vary from year to year. Modules may be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved and staff availability. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
How you'll learn
Our Marketing MSc is delivered via online material, lectures, tutorials, practical tasks, interactive activities, case studies and project work.
Lectures will provide you the main of concepts, principles and theories around data-driven marketing.
You will then apply what you have learned during the lectures in practical sessions focused on real-life case studies, involving group or individual work.
Following semester two, you will complete a dissertation with the support of an academic supervisor.
This final project will deepen your knowledge, understanding and capabilities by undertaking research in a distinct area of data-driven marketing.
Teaching time accounts for an average of 10 hours per week. However, you should anticipate an additional 24 hours of self-directed study and group work per week.
How you're assessed
To achieve your MSc qualification, you need to complete 180 credits:
Semester One: three 20-credit modules (60 credits in total)
Semester Two: three 20-credit modules (60 credits in total)
Final project: 60 credits
You must pass all the modules with a minimum grade of 50%. Subject to meeting specific criteria outlined by the University, you will graduate with a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Assessment tasks are varied, and some may be explicitly designed to meet the learning outcomes of a particular programme of study.
You can expect to be assessed via coursework, essay, group work, (video) presentations, case studies, infographics, reports and examinations.
The weighting of individual assessment components varies across modules. You will find detailed information of this in the module specification.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The School has a thriving international master’s community with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary programme of social and extra-curricular events and dedicated careers and employability support.
Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
Programme graduates should have enhanced access to a wide range of marketing positions within both private and public sector organisations. The content and delivery of the programme will also equip them to be intelligent consumers of marketing information should they take up more general management positions.
Career support from day one to graduation and beyond
You will have access to a specialist, in-house postgraduate careers team and have access to one-to-one careers guidance, workshops, seminars, and employability initiatives.
Graduates from our MSc Marketing course have secured jobs with companies such as:
Deloitte
Lush Ltd
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Marketing Edinburgh
In roles such as:
Marketing Executive
Business Development and Marketing Representative
Social media and events coordinator
Marketing Assistant
Sales and Marketing Executive
Fees and funding
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
Tuition fees
UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year
£14,000
Part-time place, per year
£7,000
International fees
Full-time place, per year
£30,000
Part-time place, per year
£15,000
Fees stated are for the 2025-26 academic year.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
If you're a UK national, or have settled status in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a Postgraduate Loan worth up to £12,167 to help with course fees and living costs. Learn more about fees and funding.
Additional costs
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree can be in any subject discipline (excluding Marketing).
International qualifications
If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet our entry requirements, you could be eligible for a Pre-Master’s course. This is offered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. It’s a specialist preparation course for postgraduate study, and when you pass the Pre-Master’s at the required level with good attendance, you’re guaranteed entry to a University of Liverpool master’s degree.
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
English language qualification
Requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0
TOEFL iBT
88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 19, writing 19, reading 19 and speaking 20. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted.
Duolingo English Test
120 overall, with no component below 105
Pearson PTE Academic
61 overall, with no component below 59
LanguageCert Academic
70 overall, with no skill below 65
PSI Skills for English
B2 Pass with Merit in all bands
INDIA Standard XII
National Curriculum (CBSE/ISC) - 75% and above in English. Accepted State Boards - 80% and above in English.
WAEC
C6 or above
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
Do you need to complete a Pre-Sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-Sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
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