Marketing,MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

University Rank:#76

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Duration1 year(s)

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GBP 34,087 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Marketing,MSc

About

Course overview

Join our PhD in Marketing at the University of Birmingham to develop your expertise through impactful research, world-class resources, and mentorship. Prepare for a successful career in academia or industry with our supportive and dynamic programme.

Our doctoral researchers excel in analysing diverse data sets using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. They are adept at explaining the theories that underpin various approaches to social science research, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.

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Course structure

Our PhD in Marketing includes a short taught component followed by a longer research phase.

In the first year, you will take 60 credits of core Research Methods modules from the MA Social Research programme. It is recommended you also take Advanced Training Modules from the MA Social Research Programme. Depending on accredited prior learning, you may substitute 20 credits of the introductory MA Social research modules for Advanced Training Modules, subject to supervisory approval.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

International Students

English requirements are IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band or equivalent.

IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band
TOEFL: 95 overall with no less than 22 in any band
Pearson Test of English (PTE) including online: PTE Academic 76 with no less than 67 in all four skills
Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced or Proficiency – minimum overall score of 185, with no less than 176 in any component

Career

Career prospects

The University of Birmingham has recently been ranked 9th in the UK and 55th in the world for post-qualification employability in a global survey of universities commissioned by the International Herald Tribune.

Recent PhD graduates from Birmingham Business School are working in central banks, Government departments, a variety of financial institutions, accountancy firms, supranational organisations and multinational corporations. Many of our PhD graduates also go on to forge successful academic careers in other top Universities.

Doctoral Research career assistance

The University of Birmingham has invested heavily in careers and employability support. The Careers Team have been praised for enhanced developments within their team and for adopting a model of integrated employability and internship support; something that has been rolled out and implemented across all Schools and Colleges at the University.

Doctoral researchers at Birmingham Business School benefit from its own well qualified dedicated Careers Team to support students with employment opportunities, work placements, internships and how to succeed at interview. In addition, a range of career management, personal development and employer events are run each year by the Careers in Business Team to help you make the most of the opportunities available.

The University also has dedicated careers advisors for international students who run workshops and networking opportunities with potential employers. These are especially popular with international postgraduate researchers.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

34,087 / year

Marketing,MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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