Digital Marketing MSc

    Digital Marketing MSc at Northumbria University

    Digital Marketing MSc at Northumbria University

    The Digital Marketing MSc is a Master degree offered by Northumbria University across its Newcastle and Northumbria University campuses in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year(s) to complete. Students study across its Newcastle and Northumbria University campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study.

    About Digital Marketing MSc

    Join our one-year, industry recognised, accredited Digital Marketing MSc. Focus on developing a better understanding of the role digital marketing plays in contemporary marketing.


    Delivered in collaboration with leading marketing professionals, this CIM and IDM accredited Masters is relevant to those from any undergraduate background who want to develop their knowledge of innovative digital marketing strategies, and who want to gain a relevant and recognised qualification to achieve their career aspirations.

    Why choose Northumbria to study Digital Marketing MSc?

    Newcastle Business School is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world's schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement”. Read more about our 'double' AACSB Accreditation.

    What can I expect from this course?

    The course will also cover themes such as location-based marketing, user experience, customer journey mapping and mobile marketing.

    During your time on the MSc Digital Marketing, you will cover a range of practical digital marketing topics, which includes:

    • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
    • Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)
    • Social Media Strategy
    • Paid Facebook Advertising
    • Google Analytics and Search Console
    • Google Tag Manager
    • Google Looker Studio

    Regardless of the topic, you will be given a firm grasp of the subject, through a mix of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops that utilise real data.

    Our Digital Marketing masters also addresses consumer behaviour and how profiling is used to understand lifestyle characteristics and how this helps deliver personalised, tailored communication.

    Why study MSc Digital Marketing at Northumbria University?

    This Digital Marketing Masters is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM), two of the world's leading professional bodies in the marketing field. The accreditation's provide the chance to work towards professional marketing qualifications upon graduation through the CIM's IDM graduate gateway.

    The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Northumbria University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and their content is reflected in our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career

    You will also have the chance to complete a Master’s consultancy project in place of a dissertation, and we will discuss that option with you towards the end of your first semester. You’ll also have the option to extend your studies by moving over to one of Northumbria University's two-year postgraduate Digital Marketing courses if you choose to.

    Alternatively you can complete our two-year Online Digital Marketing Masters Course or check out our Marketing MSc and Digital Business Courses

    Find out more about why you should study Digital Marketing here.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Digital Marketing MSc at Northumbria University

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements 2025/26

    Standard Entry

    Applicants should normally have:

    A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation.

    International qualifications

    If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

    English Language requirements

    International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

    *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

    Career Opportunities after Completing Digital Marketing MSc

    This postgraduate course offers an excellent foundation for your future career in marketing or digital marketing management.

    This is a fast-growing sector and your specialist knowledge of the digital marketing arena will set you apart from your peers and give you a real edge when it comes to securing rapidly emerging job opportunities in this very competitive field.

    If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.

    Whatever you decide to do, you’ll have the transferable skills that employers expect from a master’s graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.

    Newcastle Business School has an excellent track-record in Digital Marketing, with our students achieving national and international accolades. You will soon be among the newest students to benefit from this experience and expertise at Newcastle Business School.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Digital Marketing MSc at Northumbria University

    Digital Marketing MSc at Northumbria University
    Northumbria University
    Northumbria University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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