MSc Digital Marketing Communications

Digital has transformed our lives and marketing has changed with it, keeping pace and making the most of every innovation. It’s a rapidly evolving world and, with the right skills, one that’s full of opportunity.

This is a course that will help you discover what it takes to deliver, monitor and measure targeted digital marketing campaigns. Crucially, you will also get the chance to apply the theory in practice, whether working on your assignments, a live client brief or taking on an internship.

Home to a flourishing creative and digital sector, Manchester is an ideal location to develop your professional portfolio. A great location to pursue a career in digital marketing.

Flexible study

This course has multiple start dates (September and January). No matter which start date you choose, you will study all the same units as other students, however if you opt for the January start date you will only be able to do the one-year course (without optional internship year).

Rise with Manchester Met

Rise is a programme available to all students at Manchester Met giving you the opportunity to earn practice credits on your degree through employment-enhancing activities. During your studies you can collect points for the activities you engage in and if you engage in enough activity you could receive recognition on your degree transcript.

Postgraduate students can get involved in activities such as project work, workshops, volunteering and certifications. For example, you could gain certifications with the likes of Microsoft, Adobe and the Project Management Institute free of charge. Not only are these fantastic to have on your CV but they are also transferable to a wide range of careers.

All Rise activities are organised according to themes of Digital Capabilities, Self-Effectiveness, Sustainability, Internationalisation, Enterprise and Civics. Completing a number of activities within a certain theme will also earn you micro-accreditations in the form of Digital Badges.

To find out more about what Rise has to offer, visit their website.

You will need a UK honours degree - at least a 2:2 - or the international equivalent. We do consider any discipline, but this course is ideal for graduates of marketing, business and those who have completed marketing units on their undergraduate degree.

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.