Advertising and Marketing Communications

Nottingham Trent University

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,950 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Advertising and Marketing Communications

About

Creative marketers are in high demand as organisations, brands and agencies look for fresh perspectives on how to tackle existing and emerging challenges faced today. With the rapid inception of new technologies and channels, and changes in consumer behaviours and perceptions, the industry needs new thinking. Created in close consultation with senior marketing professionals and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), our MSc Advertising and Marketing Communications degree will prepare you for the dynamic world of marketing communications, equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make your mark.

Through contemporary case studies and applied projects, you will be introduced to the principles of communications, marketing and consumer behaviour and develop a comprehensive knowledge of advertising and communications theory and management in global settings. In your third semester, you will choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an in--company experience project, or a business research project.

Designed for aspiring communications specialists

This course is aimed at students from a range of backgrounds who don't necessarily have a background in marketing or advertising. Whether you want to work for a creative advertising agency or in-house for major international companies, our MSc Advertising and Marketing Communications degree will ensure you learn the theory, tools and techniques needed to develop into an effective marketing specialist ready to operate at strategic and tactical levels in industry.

What you'll gain from this degree?

a Graduate Gateway accreditation from the CIM which means you will have the option to gain two professional qualifications - the Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing and the Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing.
the opportunity to attend different advanced workshops with our industry partners and expert practitioners, where you will sharpen your practical skills.
knowledge and understanding on how organisations develop marketing communications strategies and implement relevant tactics to enhance their brand reputation.
knowledge of the marketing communications mix and an applied knowledge of how to apply its elements in different circumstances.
a comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of marketing and communications strategy development process.

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Choosing the right postgraduate Marketing course can seem like a difficult task. Our useful course comparison will help you compare the modules available across our postgraduate Marketing portfolio.

Nottingham Business School have both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation.

You have the option to gain two professional qualifications, the Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing and the Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing.
93% of students studying a postgraduate marketing course would recommend studying at Nottingham Trent University to others (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2021).
NTU is ranked in the Top 20 for Marketing in The Complete University Guide 2021.
You will be allocated an Academic Mentor at the beginning of the academic year and you will meet with them regularly throughout the year. Academic Mentors help you make the most of your time at NBS.

At NBS you can create a personalised learning experience, giving you a unique Masters degree that equips you with the skills you'll need, for the career you want. Each of the modules will be delivered over a four week period, with teaching delivered in three weeks and the fourth week left clear for assessment work. This enables you to focus on one subject at a time, whilst allowing time for preparation and assessment work. Take a look at our current term dates to give you an idea of the module structures.

Residential trip

At the beginning of your course you will attend a residential trip with your new course mates and course team. This is a perfect introduction to your course and a great opportunity to get to know who you will be spending the next year studying with. The trip involves interactive ice-breaker sessions and team building activities.

Modules
Placement Opportunities
Professional Qualification

Semester One

Principles of Marketing (20 credits)

This module will help articulate a critical understanding of the contemporary issues, theories and conceptual frameworks used to explain and guide conventional marketing activities in organisations nationally and internationally. You will be provided with a fundamental understanding of the basic tools and concepts of marketing. More specifically, you will be introduced to the core marketing functions and develop an understanding of the key concepts, frameworks and models encountered in marketing, with a focus on advertising and marketing communications.

Understanding The Customer Experience (20 credits)

This module will introduce you to the field of consumer behaviour throughout all stages of consumption, in the context of a range of micro- and macro-environmental issues. You will explore the social and group influences that impact consumer purchase decisions and the importance of customer satisfaction, brand loyalty and value to organisational performance. You will develop a critical understanding of customer behaviour models applied to contemporary consumer practices, a comprehensive appreciation of the customer journey, focused on brand, product, promotion and digital, and how organisations use this insight to inform decision making in marketing and brand strategy development.

Strategic Global Marketing (20 credits)

On this module you will cover the key concepts, frameworks and models encountered in the strategic marketing process. You will develop an understanding of the foundations of strategy and strategic marketing, how traditional and contemporary marketing planning tools and approaches are applied in a variety of business contexts, and the impact the future global environment will have on planning. On completion of the module you will be able to confidently analyse the strategic position of an organisation by applying relevant theories, and demonstrate how to apply general strategic marketing in different organisational contexts.

Semester Two

Your modules in Semester Two will benefit from expert external practitioners and industry partners through workshops and guest lectures.

Marketing Communications and Agencies Management (20 credits)

This module focuses on the role of agency and in-house communications teams, with an emphasis on reputation management through the lens of public relations (PR). You will develop a detailed understanding of the role of marketing communications in the marketing mix, recent developments in contemporary agencies and their relationship with organisations, and the ability to critically evaluate different PR strategies. Through looking at a range of specialisms including corporate identity, corporate reputation, media relations, crisis management, sponsorship and corporate social responsibility, you will engage with new approaches and tools within PR, and learn to devise and evaluate campaigns based on current and emerging developments in the communications environment.

Creative Marketing Communications (20 credits)

This module will develop your understanding of the practical issues involved in creating effective integrated communications plans, incorporating traditional and emerging elements and theoretical issues that underpin them. You will be introduced to the issues involved in planning, managing, implementing and evaluating integrated communication campaigns at a strategic and operational level and in a variety of contexts. Through trusted planning frameworks and models you will analyse the integrated communications mix in practice including advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, PR and personal selling, and their relationship with other elements of the communications mix like sponsorship, product placement and digital marketing.

Contemporary Perspectives in Customer Engagement (20 credits)

During this module, you will examine the core theories relating to customer engagement and apply these in a range of differing marketing contexts. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of traditional and contemporary debates related to the philosophy and practice of marketing.

Semester Three

In your final semester you will take on a experiential project, giving you a fantastic opportunity to use the theories and knowledge you've gained to produce a challenging, meaningful piece of work. Projects include:

Consultancy Experience Project (40 credits)

Working as part of a team, you will undertake focused research, developing your professional skills, managing a complex project and delivering results in a real business situation. You will present your findings to the client and learn valuable project management tools and concepts.

In-Company Experience Project (40 credits)

On an in-company experience project of seven weeks or more, you'll apply the theories you've learnt to a substantial, live project. This will involve focused research, developing skills, managing a complex project and delivering results in a real business situation. You'll also learn project management tools and concepts.

Business Research Project (40 credits)

This project is a more traditional piece of independent research, creating an academic research paper, presentation and methodological reflection. Because we believe experiential learning is so important, this project is only available to students with significant prior work experience or a desire to progress to a PhD.

For more information about semester three options please visit our Experiential Projects page.

Ongoing Learning

Throughout the year you will also study the following modules which will help you understand how to manage your own continuous personal and professional development (PPD).

Professional Practice (10 credits)

The purpose of the module is to increase understanding of how to manage your own continuous personal and professional development in order to enable sustained career success and to enhance your business acumen. Personal and professional development in this context involves providing you with academic tools and experiential opportunities to expand your horizons and challenge your actions, attitudes and behaviours.

Customer Insight through Marketing Research (10 credits)

The aim of this module is to develop your skills as an effective decision maker - organisations require insight to make effective decisions and effective marketing research has been an integral part of how decision makers in organisations understand consumers and market dynamics; and as an effective academic - philosophical debates and methodological issues will be explored as a foundation to understanding marketing research.

Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience (2 year course only)

This module aims to develop your understanding of the business and commercial environment. You will apply relevant prior knowledge and skills in the business environment increasing your commercial awareness. On completion of the module, you will have developed a range of skills and have a practical insight into the world of work and possible career opportunities.

Please note that placements are not available for students starting in January.

If you opt for the two year route you can add a yearâ€™s work placement onto your course. Itâ€™s a great way to put your learning into practice and gain valuable real-world experience to help boost your career prospects once graduating.

Your placement year will last up to 48 weeks (minimum 36 weeks). If you are unable to take a full year's placement, but have completed the minimum 36 weeks you can qualify for a Placement Diploma in Industrial Experience. If you undertake a placement, you must take up the Business Research Project in Semester Three.

Please note that placements are not guaranteed and you will need to work hard in securing one during your first semester. We have a dedicated Employability team who are here to help and support you during the placement process with CV writing, creating a LinkedIn page, interview tips, where to search for a placement etc. You can visit the Employability teamâ€™s page for further information.

Please contact us through Ask NTU if you have any questions about securing placements.

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

The fact that the fundamentals of marketing are reinforced in the course means that you will also be awarded a Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) following the successful completion of an assessment. The suite of MScs in Marketing has been mapped to the CIM curriculum which is a reflection of course currency and relevance to the marketing profession. Following the course, you will also have exemptions from the Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing, typically completed during your first substantive marketing role. The CIM is an industry-recognised, professional body that employers know about. Holding either or both qualifications will allow graduates of the MSc Marketing to stand out in a competitive job market.

So, you wonâ€™t just be studying for an MSc Marketing but a CIM Certificate in Professional Marketing as well. As a dual award, the MSc Marketing represents excellent added value.

As a student on this course you will also be able to access free membership to the CIM. Membership gives you access to a range of benefits including CPD opportunities, webinars, networking events and online journals to name a few.

Google

Youâ€™ll also be given the opportunity to attend the Google workshops which will be run by Google Partners to gain a professional accreditation that Google offers to individuals who demonstrate proficiency in basic and advanced aspects of AdWords.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Your qualification	You could study
Bachelors degree (four years) from a recognised university in Jordan 2.2 grade (Average of "Good" or GPA 2.5/4 or 3.1/5 or 65%)	Postgraduate (Masters) courses Students who do not meet this grade can be considered for Pre-Masters courses at NTIC
Masters degree (one - three years) from a recognised university in Jordan	Postgraduate research

Your qualification

You could study

Bachelors degree (four years) from a recognised university in Jordan

2.2 grade (Average of "Good" or GPA 2.5/4 or 3.1/5 or 65%)

Postgraduate (Masters) courses

Students who do not meet this grade can be considered for Pre-Masters courses at NTIC

Masters degree (one - three years) from a recognised university in Jordan

Postgraduate research

Career

At Nottingham Business School, we're focused on your employability from the start of your postgraduate degree. We provide you with a learning experience that integrates theory and practice.

Matching your ambition

Our course is designed to produce graduates with focused knowledge on communications planning, development and implementation. This is crucial knowledge needed to succeed in roles such as Account Manager or Campaign Manager.

Account Managers are often responsible for a portfolio of corporate accounts. They are strong account managers are adept at building and maintaining professional relationships, whilst managing teams to plan and deliver successful marketing plans.

Campaign Managers are specialists in devising integrated marketing campaigns to enforce an organisation's brand and identity across the marketing mix, and responsible for the procedure, implementation, tracking and measurement of marketing campaigns.

Graduates from our postgraduate marketing courses have gone onto roles within the public, private and third sector, undertaking positions such as:

Marketing and Business Development Manager
Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Account Executive
Product Manager

Employability Team

We have a dedicated Employability Team who not only help you during your time with us but also following graduation, they'll continue to support you by providing a number of services that will help kick-start your career.

Our Employability Team offer a wide range of support from one-to-one appointments with our specially trained consultants, to arranging recruitment fairs and skill building workshops.

Services they provide include:

Finding placements, internships and part-time work
Helping you to pursue self-employment
Advice on taking gap years and time out
Information and help on getting into volunteering
Providing advice on further study.

As a student you will have access to our virtual learning environment, where you will be able to get in touch with our Employability team for CV support, application, interview and job hunting advice, career ideas and employer videos.

You can visit the Employability Team on your local campus every day during term time. They are also open outside of term time too, except on University closure days. So drop in, say hello, and get help with quick enquiries or book an appointment with a careers consultant from your school.

Re:search Re:imagined

To us, research is about more than writing papers and proposing new ideas. By daring to think differently, we're disrupting the research landscape and finding the answers to the questions that really matter. From ethics, innovation and entrepreneurship to behavioural science, we're inspiring the brightest minds to rise up and find solutions to some of the most significant global challenges facing society.

Find out more: ntu.ac.uk/research

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,950 / year

How to Apply

Step 1: Register as a new applicant and create an account

To get started, head to our Applicant Portal. Register yourself as a new applicant and create your user name and password . You don’t have to complete your application all at once – so keep your login details safe and log back in whenever you want.

Step 2: Fill out and submit your application

Work your way through the application making sure you:

include as much relevant information as possible
upload evidence of the results you have achieved
write a comprehensive personal statement that highlights your skills and explains your motivation for applying for the course in question
stick to the 4,000 word character limit – you can upload additional documents if you have more you need to say
if required, provide the reference(s) with your application.

When you submit your application, you'll receive an acknowledgement of receipt from us.

Reference guidelines

You can submit your reference through the Applicant Portal, but make sure your referee:

types your reference on letter-headed paper
dates and signs the reference
clearly states their position and relationship to you.

Alternatively, your referee can email your reference to us at [email protected] – but it must come from their official email address. This means that it must be sent from a school, college, university or work email address.

It's your responsibility to request a reference from your referee and ensure that they, or you, submit it to us. We don't request references from referees on your behalf.

Step 3: Track the progress of your application

As long as you’ve provided all the information we need, we’ll try and make a decision on your application within five to ten working days. However, this can take longer and you should allow at least three weeks for a decision .

We’ll be updating you throughout this process though so make sure you add @ntu.ac.uk to your safe senders list and keep an eye on your emails. You can also track the progress of your application through the Applicant Portal.

Some courses will require that you attend an interview, or you may have to submit a portfolio of work. We'll contact you and give you plenty of warning if you need to do either of these things.

Step 4: Check your offer

If your offer is accepted, congratulations! You'll have received either a conditional offer or an unconditional offer from us. It's important that you check this carefully.

Conditional offer: This means you must fulfil certain criteria – such as achieving the required grades – before you can be accepted on to the course.
Unconditional offer: You have met all the entry criteria and can take your place on the course as long as you accept your offer within four weeks .

If you've applied for more than one course you'll receive a separate decision for each course.

Step 5: Accept your offer within four weeks

We look forward to welcoming you – but remember that accepting your offer does not commit you to joining the course. Instead you'll have reserved your place as long as you meet any conditions – however we hope you do decide to join us.

Remember that competition for places is high, and if you don’t accept your offer within four weeks it may lapse. After eight weeks it will be automatically withdrawn.

Step 6: Meet the conditions of your offer (if you have any)

Upload all the documents required to meet the conditions of your offer using the My Documents section of the Applicant Portal. Make sure you keep your original copies too as we may need to see these to fully complete your enrolment and welcome you to the University.