Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc – 2022 entry
Key information
Start date: February 2022
Full-time: 1 year
Start date: October 2022
Full-time: 1 year
Full-time (with study abroad): 15 months
Full-time (with placement): 2 years
Part-time: 2 years
Start date: February 2023
Full-time: 1 year
Why choose this course
Technology has created new challenges and opportunities for businesses, from their products and services to the way that distribution functions. This specialist course will provide you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills employers are looking for in this challenging but exciting environment.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to use your digital marketing knowledge to create marketing communication campaigns for both social media and more traditional channels. You’ll also have a practical understanding of marketing analytics and channel management, so you can make well-informed decisions in practice.
We are ranked in the top 10 for business and economics in the United Kingdom by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020.
What you will study
This MSc course combines two areas: digital marketing and channel management. Whether you choose the 12, 15 or 24-month version, you’ll explore both fields in detail, studying topics, including social media, entrepreneurship and marketing analytics. You’ll also choose two optional modules based on your own interests and career aspirations.
This course is taught through interactive lectures, seminars and small-group laboratory sessions. You’ll also attend talks by industry guest speakers, who’ll share practical examples and help you reflect on what you learn, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional network.
Please note that this course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). Our graduates who enrol with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) as an affiliate can study CIM qualifications without having to complete all the modules.
For most qualifications, you’ll only need to take two assessments instead of the usual three, meaning you’ll be able to add an individual award to supplement your degree. Please note, there’s a fee to join the CIM.
Teaching
This course offers a strong element of exposure to practice, with some projects (dissertations and assignments) having the potential to be conducted in collaboration with the industry, giving you more opportunities to develop your professional skills and enhance your employability.
The teaching of this course incorporates blended learning practices and is supported by the intended course structure, latest technologies and top-level research expertise within Surrey Business School and the Department of Marketing and Retail Management.
In addition to academic excellence and industry exposure, this course prioritises personal and professional development, helping you to gain desirable skills and enhance your career prospects. We’ll also make certain that you can practise – and not just be instructed about – the techniques and behaviours that distinguish excellent professionals by ensuring you receive feedback from practitioners as well as academics.
Placement opportunity
Our 24-month MSc Digital Marketing and Channel Management with professional placement year course enables you to spend time working in industry.
After a year of full-time study at Surrey you'll be able to spend up to an additional 12 months gaining paid, professional work experience with an organisation. You'll be responsible for securing your own job offer(s), however, you'll be supported in your search with a series of employability workshops and benefit from some individual coaching.
The University works closely with several potential employers to help facilitate successful placement applications and there are several resources setup by the Employability and Careers Centre to assist you.
If you decide not to complete a placement, or don't secure an offer from an employer, you’ll complete nine months of teaching followed by three months working on your dissertation. This means you'll complete your course in 12 months studying full-time.
Study and work abroad
Our 15-month MSc Digital Marketing and Channel Management course enables you to spend a semester studying abroad.
If you choose and secure a place at a partner university, you’ll complete two semesters (nine months) of study at Surrey and spend a semester studying abroad. This means you'll complete your course in 15 months studying full-time. You'll not be writing a dissertation.
If you decide not to study abroad or don't secure a place, you’ll complete nine months of teaching at Surrey followed by three months working on your dissertation. This means you'll complete your course in 12 months studying full-time.
Professional recognition
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
Our graduates have gone on to secure roles such as:
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Social Media Marketing Manager
- E-commerce Channel Manager
- Digital Marketing Strategist
- Content Marketing Manager.
Schools and departments
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.
The structure of our programmes follows clear educational aims that are tailored to each programme. These are all outlined in the programme specifications which include further details such as the learning outcomes:
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will need to study the following four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM299 - DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
MANM019 - APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCH
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
MANM445 - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study the following two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM018 - INTEGRATED AND DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MANM317 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING ANALYTICS
And you will need to choose TWO out of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM047 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM139 - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
MANM390 - INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING AND LUXURY BRANDING
MANM468 - DIGITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
In addition you will undertake the following compulsory module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the summer period:
MANM388 - DISSERTATION IN MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
FEBRUARY START
First semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will need to study the following two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM018 - INTEGRATED & DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MANM317 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING ANALYTICS
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM047 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM139 - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
MANM390 - INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING AND LUXURY BRANDING
MANM468 - DIGITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
In addition you will undertake the following compulsory module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the summer period:
MANM388 - DISSERTATION IN MARKETING & RETAIL MANAGEMENT
Summer period you will study the following condensed module (15 credits):
MANM019 - APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCH
Second semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these three compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM445 - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
MANM299 - DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time with Study Abroad - 15 months) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM019 - APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCH
MANM445 - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
MANM299 - DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study these two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM018 - INTEGRATED & DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MANM317 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING ANALYTICS
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM047 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM139 - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
MANM390 - INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING AND LUXURY BRANDING
MANM468 - DIGITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
In addition to this you will choose the following compulsory module (60 credits) across the 15 month period:
MANM472 - STUDY ABROAD
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time with placement - 24 months) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
YEAR 1
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study these four compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM019 - APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCH
MANM445 - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
MANM299 - DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP & THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study these two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM018 - INTEGRATED & DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MANM317 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING ANALYTICS
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM047 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM139 - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
MANM390 - INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING AND LUXURY BRANDING
MANM468 - DIGITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
In addition you will undertake the following compulsory module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the summer period:
MANM388 - DISSERTATION IN MARKETING & RETAIL MANAGEMENT
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
| Module title | Status | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR | Core | Year-long |
Optional modules for Year 2 (full-time with placement - 24 months) - FHEQ Level 7
YEAR 2
You will complete the following core module (60 credits):
MANM486 - PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Optional modules for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
OCTOBER START
YEAR 1
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM299 - DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA
MANM445 - CHANNEL MANAGEMENT
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM018 - INTEGRATED AND DIGITAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
MANM317 - INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING ANALYTICS
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Optional modules for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Level 7
YEAR 2
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study the following two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM019 - APPLIED MARKETING RESEARCH
MANM104 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
MANM390 - INTERNATIONAL FASHION MARKETING AND LUXURY BRANDING
MANM139 - INTERNATIONAL RETAILING
MANM047 - CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
MANM468 - DIGITAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
In addition you will undertake the following compulsory module (60 credits) with submission at the end of the summer period:
MANM388 - DISSERTATION IN MARKETING AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Timetable
New students will receive their personalised timetable in Welcome Week, and in subsequent semesters, two weeks prior to the start of semester. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week (Monday–Friday). Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week, details of which can be obtained from the Academic Hive. View our Timetabling Policy (PDF).
Contact hours
Contact hours can vary across our modules. Full details of the contact hours for each module are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue. See the modules section for more information.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.
International entry requirements by country
Do I meet the requirements for this course?
We require you to submit a full application so that we can formally assess whether you meet the criteria published. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an outcome based on an enquiry (via email, webform enquiry, phone or live chat).
English language requirements
| Course length | IELTS Academic requirements or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Full-time: 1 year | 6.5 overall including 6.0 in each category |
| Full-time (with study abroad): 15 months | 7.0 overall including 6.5 in each category |
| Full-time (with placement): 2 years | 7.0 overall including 6.5 in each category |
| Part-time: 2 years | 6.5 overall including 6.0 in each category |
View the other English language qualifications that we accept.
If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
Credit transfer
The University of Surrey recognises that many students enter their higher education course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of professional, vocational and community contexts. If this applies to you, a process called recognition of prior learning (RPL) may allow you to enter your course at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience, or to join the start of a course without the formal entry requirements. This means that you may be exempt from certain elements of study in the course for which you have applied and be awarded credit based on your previous qualifications/experience. There are restrictions on RPL for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims.
Please see the code of practice for recognition of prior learning and prior credit: taught programmes (PDF) for further information. Please email Admissions (admissions@surrey.ac.uk) with any queries.
Fees
Start date: February 2022
Full-time - 1 year
UK £13,100
Overseas £20,200
Start date: October 2022
Full-time - 1 year
UK £13,500
Overseas £20,800
Full-time (with study abroad) - 15 months
UK £14,200
Overseas £22,500
Full-time (with placement) - 2 years
UK £13,500
Overseas £20,800
Part-time - 2 years
UK £6,800
Overseas £10,400
Start date: February 2023
Full-time - 1 year
UK £13,500
Overseas £20,800
The two-year full-time programme which includes a 12-month placement costs an additional £1,850 on top of the base course fee listed above.
Please note:
- These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually.
- If you are on a two-year or three-year part-time structured masters course, the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the course.
Additional costs
There are associated costs with this course:
Commuting (local travel expenses): Students are required to pay upfront cost of travel and accommodation expenses incurred when on placement when not covered by the placement provider. These may vary depending on the location.
Funding
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Course | Status |
|---|---|
| Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc Full-time, 12 months, February 2022 | Applications closed |
Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc Full-time, 12 months, October 2022 | Applications open Closing date: Friday 22 July 2022 |
Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc Full-time (with study abroad), 15 months, October 2022 | Applications open Closing date: Friday 22 July 2022 |
Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc Full-time (with placement), 24 months, October 2022 | Applications open Closing date: Friday 22 July 2022 |
Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc Part-time, 24 months, October 2022 | Applications open Closing date: Friday 22 July 2022 |
Admission information
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