Marketing

Welcome

Marketing is more than just advertising. It’s about understanding human behaviour and using effective communication to influence action. Our marketing courses will give you the practical experience and relevant knowledge you’ll need to to stand out in this fast-paced, dynamic industry.


"I loved my time studying the MSc in Events Management. It gave me the tools and opportunities to start a career in the events industry. Thanks to the programme I gained my first job."

Marta, MSc Events Management

Marketing courses

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MSc Digital Marketing

Develop your digital marketing expertise through industry connections, expert tuition and the latest technology.

This course is designed for individuals who are ready to build on their existing marketing background by delving into digital.

You'll gain an extensive understanding of digital channels, including websites, social media, search engines and direct online marketing. Explore the ethics of data handling, and discover how to make your communications work harder through in-depth analytics.

MSc Marketing

This course develops the thinking skills required for a successful career in marketing, while also giving you plenty of opportunity to apply those skills to real marketing issues.

If you are looking to forge yourself a career in marketing, the MSc in Marketing at Bristol Business School will give you a solid qualification, and the skills and insights, to help lift you above other candidates in the job market, whatever your background or undergraduate degree subject area.

This well-established and highly respected course will give you a thorough academic grounding in the subject, as well as developing your knowledge, experience and skills, to open the door to a wide range of rewarding marketing careers. This course can be studied full time or part time over two years and so can be studied easily around full-time work.

MSc Marketing (part-time)

This two-year part-time course allows you to develop the skills required for a successful career in marketing and can be easily studied around full time work.

If you are looking to build a career in marketing, the MSc in Marketing at Bristol Business School will give you the skills and insights, to help lift you above other candidates in the job market, whatever your background or undergraduate degree subject area.

MSc Marketing Communications

This course develops thinking skills and will give you a general introduction to marketing with a focus on marketing communications. It is suitable for students wishing to work in a marketing communications agency or as a communications specialist, whatever your background or undergraduate degree subject area.

The digital revolution has resulted in a widening of the number and types of organisations involved in communications. Previously advertising was often confined to larger commercial organisations, however, there is now a need to have a strong web presence. Organisations of all kinds have had to become far more professional in how they communicate with customers, the public and other audiences.

The MSc in Marketing Communications will give you a solid grounding in marketing, while also allowing you to position yourself as a marketing communications specialist. Whether you choose to go on to work in an agency, in house as part of a communications team, or as a freelance consultant, the course will help you gain the skills and insight needed to establish yourself confidently in this field.

MSc Events Management

Open to graduates from any discipline, this course offers you the opportunity to hone your practical skills by getting involved in a range of exciting events and projects, building on our expertise and many links with event managers, organisations and venues in south-west England and beyond.

By studying our MSc Events Management, you will be equipped with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of planning, organising and evaluating the impact of a wide variety of events in a range of different industry sectors. Throughout the course you will develop the professional and transferable skills you need to make your mark in this exciting and dynamic profession.

MSc/PgDip/PgCert Events Management (part-time 3 years)

Open to graduates from any discipline, this course offers you the opportunity to hone your practical skills by getting involved in a range of exciting events and projects, building on our expertise and many links with event managers, organisations and venues in south-west England and beyond.

The event industry is one of the youngest and fastest growing industries in the world today, playing a key role in economic development and social wellbeing, and stimulating business and leisure travel - both nationally and internationally.

Marketing facilities

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Got big ambitions but not a lot of time? Our CPD courses give you the skills and knowledge you crave in the most flexible way possible. Pay for courses yourself or consider asking your employer for financial support. You'll broaden your horizons – and prospects – with options from strategic leadership to Big Data and the Professional Development Award (PDA), a Master’s-equivalent degree you build around work.

Develop your marketing expertise  to support business decisions, through our wide range of CPD courses. From courses in marketing analytics to customer experience and events management, there’s a lot on offer.

Find out more about our CPD courses.