- Digital Marketing
MSc — 2025 entry Digital Marketing
This digital marketing masters course blends theoretical knowledge with the hands-on skills employers are looking for, to prepare and empower you with the skills required for the next generation of digital marketers.
Why choose
this course?
- As a digital marketing student, you’ll be based in the Surrey Business School and be part of a vibrant community, focused on improving business practice and creating a sustainable and positive change.
- Digital marketing is at the forefront of modern business problem-solving – allowing organisations to connect, engage and understand their customers’ needs like never before.
- In the era of ‘big data’, with an increasing focus on the need for marketers to make data-led decisions, combining this with a growing variety of digital channels provides countless exciting and creative opportunities, to communicate and interact with your audience in various ways.
- By the end of this course, you’ll be able to use your digital marketing knowledge to create engaging communication campaigns for both social media and more traditional channels. You’ll also have a practical understanding of various digital marketing skills applicable to current and future trends, from marketing analytics to consumer behaviour perspectives, so you can make well-informed business decisions in real-world situations.
- The School is renowned for its:
- World-class teaching and research
- Strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise
- Vibrant and diverse community
- Excellent career prospects.
Statistics
Fantastic graduate prospects
94% of our Surrey Business School postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA)
Top 40 in the world
We’re ranked in the top 40 for Business Administration and top 100 for Management in the Shanghai Global Subject Rankings 2024
1st for student satisfaction
Surrey Business School is ranked 1st in the UK for Marketing in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2023, with an overall satisfaction score of 93% (CAH Group 3)
Accreditation
What you will study
Whether you choose the full-time 12, 15-month or part-time version, you’ll have the chance to explore a range of modern digital marketing topics in detail, including:
- Digital marketing strategy
- Social media marketing
- Entrepreneurship and the digital economy
- Web analytics.
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.
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 in real-world situations.
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.
Professional recognition
MSc - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
MSc - Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
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:
Modules
Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Modules are 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, meaning all modules are comprised of multiples of 15 credits, up to a maximum of 120 credits.
Course options
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory
In this module, students develop a holistic understanding of the theory and tools for Entrepreneurship which has a particular relevance in the context of the Digital Economy. This begins with a discussion of key concepts around the Entrepreneur, Opportunity Recognition and the Entrepreneurial Process. In turn, students review key elements for a start-up including resources, the founding team and business modelling. Finally, we look at scaling strategies in the Digital Economy including a range of different business models where start-ups create, deliver and capture value. The Digital Economy enables these innovative business models. For assessment, students research and apply Key Entrepreneurship Topics to case studies and then critically evaluate the scaling strategy for a designated emerging-growth companies in the Digital Economy using Entrepreneurship theory, Digital Economy theory and a business model framework.
View full module detailsInformation and communication technology is changing the way companies interact with consumers. Technological evolution continues apace and marketers are seeking to exploit it in new, creative ways. This module provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the contextual, strategic and operational issues involved in the application of digital transformation to marketing. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in digital marketing and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsThis module aims to help students recognize the role of web analytics within the digital marketing landscape, and practically apply web analytics tools and technologies to monitor performance of web-based marketing activities. The module involves both conceptual and practical aspects.
View full module detailsThe main aim of this module is to get students ready for conducting professional and academic (dissertation) research. Whereas all stages of a research process are covered in this module, the clear focus is on conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to support marketing decisions in response to business opportunities or problems. More specifically, this module offers the relevant framework for making the informed marketing decisions. The module is organized around the stages of a marketing research project (e.g. problem definition, design, data collection, data analysis, and documentation). The course will be of particular value for students planning careers in marketing research and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsSemester 2
Compulsory
Social media marketing is an emerging and rapidly developing discipline with substantive changes periodically occurring in industry and academic research. While much of social media marketing is focused on the promotional mix, it also is used for customer care, research and more. The field has shifted from one focused on the influence of individual consumers in social channels to one including bots, AI, and influencers. This module provides students with both academic (theories and concepts) and practical grounding underlying strategic decisions for the use of social media for marketing and the implications of the emerging developments in the area. Discussions, study cases and examples will bring these theories to life.
View full module detailsConsumer Behaviour is evident in everyday life, therefore knowledge and understanding of this subject can be beneficial to personal decision-making as well as to marketing and strategy formulation, both in offline and online environments. The module Perspectives on Consumer Behaviour deals with a range of theoretical, practical techniques in understanding and researching consumer consumption behaviour and how such an understanding can be used to create successful and viable marketing strategies. This module gives students the opportunity to explore theories and leading-edge research findings and apply knowledge by conducting small group discussion and/or activities. Thus, reflective, and critical applications of relevant behavioural, cognitive, and socio-cultural approaches to consumption are discussed.
View full module detailsThe main aim of this module is to get students ready for conducting professional and academic (dissertation) research. Whereas all stages of a research process are covered in this module, the clear focus is on conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to support marketing decisions in response to business opportunities or problems. More specifically, this module offers the relevant framework for making the informed marketing decisions. The module is organized around the stages of a marketing research project (e.g. problem definition, design, data collection, data analysis, and documentation). The course will be of particular value for students planning careers in marketing research and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsOptional
Students put theory into practice for digital skills by working in a group project with designated companies around a business challenge. The business challenge relates to key skills in the Digital Economy such as digital marketing. In the module, students develop an understanding of key topics related to the theory before applying the key skills. We bring in outside speakers from industry to create an authentic learning experience. For the project, students have two points of assessment to support the learning. Students develop other business skills such as problem-solving, project management, collaboration and resilience which they participate in the project. This supports programme objectives to develop an understanding of theory and practice related to Digital Economy as well as to develop skills relevant for Entrepreneurship.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the concept and current practices in marketing analytics. Technology advances of the past decade have dramatically enhanced marketers' means of collecting and analysing data to measure the effectiveness of their marketing strategies. This module is designed to provide students with an overview of state-of-the-art marketing analytics practices that guide marketing executives in their strategic decisions. The module focuses on introducing students to key analytical techniques with an emphasis on interpreting results and generating strategic insights for marketing decision-making. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in marketing and management consulting. The course is designed for students with a basic understanding of univariate and bivariate statistics. Addressing different learning styles, the following teaching methods are applied in this course: Pre-readings, Lectures, Class Exercises, Class Discussions, and Real World Cases/Industry Insights.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the main principles of accounting and finance and demonstrates the importance of these to management decision making
View full module detailsThis module provides students with both a theoretical and practical understanding of International Trade, considered from an international political economy (IPE) as well as management perspectives. This is done through the assessment of International Trade from different angles, predominantly from the international trade management view, the international trade operations dimension, the state’s perspective, from the international trade regime perspective (the GATT and WTO) but also from the perspective of the international society, regional cooperation and the perspective of business and industry.
View full module detailsSemester 1 & 2
Compulsory
The dissertation is compulsory to all the three MSc Marketing programmes; International Marketing (IM), Strategic Management (SM) and Digital Marketing (DM). This module provides an opportunity for a sustained period of independent study and research. It allows students to concentrate on marketing and retail topics that are of particular interest to them. It also gives an opportunity for students to work independently with individual supervisors. The dissertation follows the standard academic pattern of identifying a topic arising from a gap in the literature and developing a methodology to explore this area in depth. The module will be run by the Marketing Department, and as such the students will have the opportunity to work in a smaller group and will receive better feedback and personal attention, thus enhancing student satisfaction and increasing progress in learning and understanding.
View full module detailsOptional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
For further information regarding programme structure and module selection, please refer to the course catalogue.
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory
In this module, students develop a holistic understanding of the theory and tools for Entrepreneurship which has a particular relevance in the context of the Digital Economy. This begins with a discussion of key concepts around the Entrepreneur, Opportunity Recognition and the Entrepreneurial Process. In turn, students review key elements for a start-up including resources, the founding team and business modelling. Finally, we look at scaling strategies in the Digital Economy including a range of different business models where start-ups create, deliver and capture value. The Digital Economy enables these innovative business models. For assessment, students research and apply Key Entrepreneurship Topics to case studies and then critically evaluate the scaling strategy for a designated emerging-growth companies in the Digital Economy using Entrepreneurship theory, Digital Economy theory and a business model framework.
View full module detailsInformation and communication technology is changing the way companies interact with consumers. Technological evolution continues apace and marketers are seeking to exploit it in new, creative ways. This module provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the contextual, strategic and operational issues involved in the application of digital transformation to marketing. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in digital marketing and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsThis module aims to help students recognize the role of web analytics within the digital marketing landscape, and practically apply web analytics tools and technologies to monitor performance of web-based marketing activities. The module involves both conceptual and practical aspects.
View full module detailsThe main aim of this module is to get students ready for conducting professional and academic (dissertation) research. Whereas all stages of a research process are covered in this module, the clear focus is on conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to support marketing decisions in response to business opportunities or problems. More specifically, this module offers the relevant framework for making the informed marketing decisions. The module is organized around the stages of a marketing research project (e.g. problem definition, design, data collection, data analysis, and documentation). The course will be of particular value for students planning careers in marketing research and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsSemester 2
Compulsory
Social media marketing is an emerging and rapidly developing discipline with substantive changes periodically occurring in industry and academic research. While much of social media marketing is focused on the promotional mix, it also is used for customer care, research and more. The field has shifted from one focused on the influence of individual consumers in social channels to one including bots, AI, and influencers. This module provides students with both academic (theories and concepts) and practical grounding underlying strategic decisions for the use of social media for marketing and the implications of the emerging developments in the area. Discussions, study cases and examples will bring these theories to life.
View full module detailsConsumer Behaviour is evident in everyday life, therefore knowledge and understanding of this subject can be beneficial to personal decision-making as well as to marketing and strategy formulation, both in offline and online environments. The module Perspectives on Consumer Behaviour deals with a range of theoretical, practical techniques in understanding and researching consumer consumption behaviour and how such an understanding can be used to create successful and viable marketing strategies. This module gives students the opportunity to explore theories and leading-edge research findings and apply knowledge by conducting small group discussion and/or activities. Thus, reflective, and critical applications of relevant behavioural, cognitive, and socio-cultural approaches to consumption are discussed.
View full module detailsThe main aim of this module is to get students ready for conducting professional and academic (dissertation) research. Whereas all stages of a research process are covered in this module, the clear focus is on conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to support marketing decisions in response to business opportunities or problems. More specifically, this module offers the relevant framework for making the informed marketing decisions. The module is organized around the stages of a marketing research project (e.g. problem definition, design, data collection, data analysis, and documentation). The course will be of particular value for students planning careers in marketing research and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsOptional
Students put theory into practice for digital skills by working in a group project with designated companies around a business challenge. The business challenge relates to key skills in the Digital Economy such as digital marketing. In the module, students develop an understanding of key topics related to the theory before applying the key skills. We bring in outside speakers from industry to create an authentic learning experience. For the project, students have two points of assessment to support the learning. Students develop other business skills such as problem-solving, project management, collaboration and resilience which they participate in the project. This supports programme objectives to develop an understanding of theory and practice related to Digital Economy as well as to develop skills relevant for Entrepreneurship.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the concept and current practices in marketing analytics. Technology advances of the past decade have dramatically enhanced marketers' means of collecting and analysing data to measure the effectiveness of their marketing strategies. This module is designed to provide students with an overview of state-of-the-art marketing analytics practices that guide marketing executives in their strategic decisions. The module focuses on introducing students to key analytical techniques with an emphasis on interpreting results and generating strategic insights for marketing decision-making. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in marketing and management consulting. The course is designed for students with a basic understanding of univariate and bivariate statistics. Addressing different learning styles, the following teaching methods are applied in this course: Pre-readings, Lectures, Class Exercises, Class Discussions, and Real World Cases/Industry Insights.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the main principles of accounting and finance and demonstrates the importance of these to management decision making
View full module detailsThis module provides students with both a theoretical and practical understanding of International Trade, considered from an international political economy (IPE) as well as management perspectives. This is done through the assessment of International Trade from different angles, predominantly from the international trade management view, the international trade operations dimension, the state’s perspective, from the international trade regime perspective (the GATT and WTO) but also from the perspective of the international society, regional cooperation and the perspective of business and industry.
View full module detailsSemester 1 & 2
Compulsory
The dissertation is compulsory to all the three MSc Marketing programmes; International Marketing (IM), Strategic Management (SM) and Digital Marketing (DM). This module provides an opportunity for a sustained period of independent study and research. It allows students to concentrate on marketing and retail topics that are of particular interest to them. It also gives an opportunity for students to work independently with individual supervisors. The dissertation follows the standard academic pattern of identifying a topic arising from a gap in the literature and developing a methodology to explore this area in depth. The module will be run by the Marketing Department, and as such the students will have the opportunity to work in a smaller group and will receive better feedback and personal attention, thus enhancing student satisfaction and increasing progress in learning and understanding.
View full module detailsOptional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
For further information regarding programme structure and module selection, please refer to the course catalogue.
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory
In this module, students develop a holistic understanding of the theory and tools for Entrepreneurship which has a particular relevance in the context of the Digital Economy. This begins with a discussion of key concepts around the Entrepreneur, Opportunity Recognition and the Entrepreneurial Process. In turn, students review key elements for a start-up including resources, the founding team and business modelling. Finally, we look at scaling strategies in the Digital Economy including a range of different business models where start-ups create, deliver and capture value. The Digital Economy enables these innovative business models. For assessment, students research and apply Key Entrepreneurship Topics to case studies and then critically evaluate the scaling strategy for a designated emerging-growth companies in the Digital Economy using Entrepreneurship theory, Digital Economy theory and a business model framework.
View full module detailsInformation and communication technology is changing the way companies interact with consumers. Technological evolution continues apace and marketers are seeking to exploit it in new, creative ways. This module provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the contextual, strategic and operational issues involved in the application of digital transformation to marketing. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in digital marketing and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsThis module aims to help students recognize the role of web analytics within the digital marketing landscape, and practically apply web analytics tools and technologies to monitor performance of web-based marketing activities. The module involves both conceptual and practical aspects.
View full module detailsThe main aim of this module is to get students ready for conducting professional and academic (dissertation) research. Whereas all stages of a research process are covered in this module, the clear focus is on conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to support marketing decisions in response to business opportunities or problems. More specifically, this module offers the relevant framework for making the informed marketing decisions. The module is organized around the stages of a marketing research project (e.g. problem definition, design, data collection, data analysis, and documentation). The course will be of particular value for students planning careers in marketing research and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsSemester 2
Compulsory
Social media marketing is an emerging and rapidly developing discipline with substantive changes periodically occurring in industry and academic research. While much of social media marketing is focused on the promotional mix, it also is used for customer care, research and more. The field has shifted from one focused on the influence of individual consumers in social channels to one including bots, AI, and influencers. This module provides students with both academic (theories and concepts) and practical grounding underlying strategic decisions for the use of social media for marketing and the implications of the emerging developments in the area. Discussions, study cases and examples will bring these theories to life.
View full module detailsConsumer Behaviour is evident in everyday life, therefore knowledge and understanding of this subject can be beneficial to personal decision-making as well as to marketing and strategy formulation, both in offline and online environments. The module Perspectives on Consumer Behaviour deals with a range of theoretical, practical techniques in understanding and researching consumer consumption behaviour and how such an understanding can be used to create successful and viable marketing strategies. This module gives students the opportunity to explore theories and leading-edge research findings and apply knowledge by conducting small group discussion and/or activities. Thus, reflective, and critical applications of relevant behavioural, cognitive, and socio-cultural approaches to consumption are discussed.
View full module detailsOptional
Students put theory into practice for digital skills by working in a group project with designated companies around a business challenge. The business challenge relates to key skills in the Digital Economy such as digital marketing. In the module, students develop an understanding of key topics related to the theory before applying the key skills. We bring in outside speakers from industry to create an authentic learning experience. For the project, students have two points of assessment to support the learning. Students develop other business skills such as problem-solving, project management, collaboration and resilience which they participate in the project. This supports programme objectives to develop an understanding of theory and practice related to Digital Economy as well as to develop skills relevant for Entrepreneurship.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the concept and current practices in marketing analytics. Technology advances of the past decade have dramatically enhanced marketers' means of collecting and analysing data to measure the effectiveness of their marketing strategies. This module is designed to provide students with an overview of state-of-the-art marketing analytics practices that guide marketing executives in their strategic decisions. The module focuses on introducing students to key analytical techniques with an emphasis on interpreting results and generating strategic insights for marketing decision-making. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in marketing and management consulting. The course is designed for students with a basic understanding of univariate and bivariate statistics. Addressing different learning styles, the following teaching methods are applied in this course: Pre-readings, Lectures, Class Exercises, Class Discussions, and Real World Cases/Industry Insights.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the main principles of accounting and finance and demonstrates the importance of these to management decision making
View full module detailsThis module provides students with both a theoretical and practical understanding of International Trade, considered from an international political economy (IPE) as well as management perspectives. This is done through the assessment of International Trade from different angles, predominantly from the international trade management view, the international trade operations dimension, the state’s perspective, from the international trade regime perspective (the GATT and WTO) but also from the perspective of the international society, regional cooperation and the perspective of business and industry.
View full module detailsSemester 1 & 2
Compulsory
The dissertation is compulsory to all the three MSc Marketing programmes; International Marketing (IM), Strategic Management (SM) and Digital Marketing (DM). This module provides an opportunity for a sustained period of independent study and research. It allows students to concentrate on marketing and retail topics that are of particular interest to them. It also gives an opportunity for students to work independently with individual supervisors. The dissertation follows the standard academic pattern of identifying a topic arising from a gap in the literature and developing a methodology to explore this area in depth. The module will be run by the Marketing Department, and as such the students will have the opportunity to work in a smaller group and will receive better feedback and personal attention, thus enhancing student satisfaction and increasing progress in learning and understanding.
View full module detailsAcross academic years
Compulsory
The module is available as an alternative to the Placement module offered on the MSc programme that a student is enrolled in. The Study Abroad module supports students’ academic, personal and professional development as global citizens preparing for a borderless career that requires cross-cultural awareness, ability to collaborate with international partners and navigate different business systems and complex international work arrangements. The Study Abroad module is concerned with holistic academic and non-academic learning. Additionally, the module aims to enable students to evidence and evaluate their study abroad experiences and transfer that learning to other situations.
View full module detailsOptional modules for Year 1 (full-time with study abroad - 15 months) - FHEQ Level 7
For further information regarding programme structure and module selection, please refer to the course catalogue.
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory
Information and communication technology is changing the way companies interact with consumers. Technological evolution continues apace and marketers are seeking to exploit it in new, creative ways. This module provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the contextual, strategic and operational issues involved in the application of digital transformation to marketing. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in digital marketing and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsThis module aims to help students recognize the role of web analytics within the digital marketing landscape, and practically apply web analytics tools and technologies to monitor performance of web-based marketing activities. The module involves both conceptual and practical aspects.
View full module detailsSemester 2
Compulsory
Social media marketing is an emerging and rapidly developing discipline with substantive changes periodically occurring in industry and academic research. While much of social media marketing is focused on the promotional mix, it also is used for customer care, research and more. The field has shifted from one focused on the influence of individual consumers in social channels to one including bots, AI, and influencers. This module provides students with both academic (theories and concepts) and practical grounding underlying strategic decisions for the use of social media for marketing and the implications of the emerging developments in the area. Discussions, study cases and examples will bring these theories to life.
View full module detailsOptional
This module introduces students to the concept and current practices in marketing analytics. Technology advances of the past decade have dramatically enhanced marketers' means of collecting and analysing data to measure the effectiveness of their marketing strategies. This module is designed to provide students with an overview of state-of-the-art marketing analytics practices that guide marketing executives in their strategic decisions. The module focuses on introducing students to key analytical techniques with an emphasis on interpreting results and generating strategic insights for marketing decision-making. The course will be of particular value to students planning careers in marketing and management consulting. The course is designed for students with a basic understanding of univariate and bivariate statistics. Addressing different learning styles, the following teaching methods are applied in this course: Pre-readings, Lectures, Class Exercises, Class Discussions, and Real World Cases/Industry Insights.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the main principles of accounting and finance and demonstrates the importance of these to management decision making
View full module detailsOptional modules for Year 1 (part-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
SEPTEMBER START
YEAR 1
First semester (semester 1 according to the academic calendar) you will study two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM534 - DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY
MANM536 - WEB ANALYTICS
Second semester (semester 2 according to the academic calendar) you will study two compulsory modules (15 credits each):
MANM535 - SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
MANM546 - PERSPECTIVES ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
For key dates and semester lengths including the summer period visit: Key Dates
Year 2
Semester 1
Compulsory
The main aim of this module is to get students ready for conducting professional and academic (dissertation) research. Whereas all stages of a research process are covered in this module, the clear focus is on conducting qualitative and quantitative studies to support marketing decisions in response to business opportunities or problems. More specifically, this module offers the relevant framework for making the informed marketing decisions. The module is organized around the stages of a marketing research project (e.g. problem definition, design, data collection, data analysis, and documentation). The course will be of particular value for students planning careers in marketing research and marketing consulting.
View full module detailsIn this module, students develop a holistic understanding of the theory and tools for Entrepreneurship which has a particular relevance in the context of the Digital Economy. This begins with a discussion of key concepts around the Entrepreneur, Opportunity Recognition and the Entrepreneurial Process. In turn, students review key elements for a start-up including resources, the founding team and business modelling. Finally, we look at scaling strategies in the Digital Economy including a range of different business models where start-ups create, deliver and capture value. The Digital Economy enables these innovative business models. For assessment, students research and apply Key Entrepreneurship Topics to case studies and then critically evaluate the scaling strategy for a designated emerging-growth companies in the Digital Economy using Entrepreneurship theory, Digital Economy theory and a business model framework.
View full module detailsSemester 2
Compulsory
Consumer Behaviour is evident in everyday life, therefore knowledge and understanding of this subject can be beneficial to personal decision-making as well as to marketing and strategy formulation, both in offline and online environments. The module Perspectives on Consumer Behaviour deals with a range of theoretical, practical techniques in understanding and researching consumer consumption behaviour and how such an understanding can be used to create successful and viable marketing strategies. This module gives students the opportunity to explore theories and leading-edge research findings and apply knowledge by conducting small group discussion and/or activities. Thus, reflective, and critical applications of relevant behavioural, cognitive, and socio-cultural approaches to consumption are discussed.
View full module detailsOptional
Students put theory into practice for digital skills by working in a group project with designated companies around a business challenge. The business challenge relates to key skills in the Digital Economy such as digital marketing. In the module, students develop an understanding of key topics related to the theory before applying the key skills. We bring in outside speakers from industry to create an authentic learning experience. For the project, students have two points of assessment to support the learning. Students develop other business skills such as problem-solving, project management, collaboration and resilience which they participate in the project. This supports programme objectives to develop an understanding of theory and practice related to Digital Economy as well as to develop skills relevant for Entrepreneurship.
View full module detailsThis module introduces students to the main principles of accounting and finance and demonstrates the importance of these to management decision making
View full module detailsThis module provides students with both a theoretical and practical understanding of International Trade, considered from an international political economy (IPE) as well as management perspectives. This is done through the assessment of International Trade from different angles, predominantly from the international trade management view, the international trade operations dimension, the state’s perspective, from the international trade regime perspective (the GATT and WTO) but also from the perspective of the international society, regional cooperation and the perspective of business and industry.
View full module detailsSemester 1 & 2
Compulsory
The dissertation is compulsory to all the three MSc Marketing programmes; International Marketing (IM), Strategic Management (SM) and Digital Marketing (DM). This module provides an opportunity for a sustained period of independent study and research. It allows students to concentrate on marketing and retail topics that are of particular interest to them. It also gives an opportunity for students to work independently with individual supervisors. The dissertation follows the standard academic pattern of identifying a topic arising from a gap in the literature and developing a methodology to explore this area in depth. The module will be run by the Marketing Department, and as such the students will have the opportunity to work in a smaller group and will receive better feedback and personal attention, thus enhancing student satisfaction and increasing progress in learning and understanding.
View full module detailsOptional modules for Year 2 (part-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
For further information regarding programme structure and module selection, please refer to the course catalogue.
General course information
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.
Timetable
Course timetables are normally available one month before the start of the semester.
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 Academic Administration.
Location
Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
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.
94 per cent of our Surrey Business School postgraduate students go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).
Your career prospects include:
- Ad manager
- Content marketing manager
- Content strategist
- Data analyst
- Digital marketing manager
- Digital marketing strategist
- E-commerce channel manager
- SEO manager
- Social media manager.
Hriday Dayanand
Student - Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc (named Digital Marketing from 2023)
"I personally believe that my life has undergone a 360-degree transformation since joining the University of Surrey and I have come a long way from the person I once was."
Ivalena Martinova
Student - Digital Marketing and Channel Management MSc
"The course offers flexibility around the optional modules, so I’ve been able to match to my career interests and aspirations."
UK qualifications
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.
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 |
Part-time: 2 years | 6.5 overall including 6.0 in each category |
These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can 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.
International Pre-Masters
Prepare for postgraduate study and boost your career prospects. This is an intensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language preparation designed to help you succeed.
Recognition of prior learning
We recognise that many students enter their course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of ways.
If this applies to you, the recognition of prior learning process may mean you can join a course without the formal entry requirements, or at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience.
There are restrictions for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims. Please contact the Admissions team with any queries.
Study and work abroad
Our 15-month MSc Digital Marketing course can also provide you with the opportunity to study abroad and support your academic, personal and professional development as a global citizen.
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 can complete your course in 15 months studying full-time. You'll also not be required to write a dissertation.
If you decide not to study abroad or don't secure a place, you’ll complete nine months of study followed by three months working on your dissertation, meaning you can complete your course in 12 months studying full-time.
Scholarships and bursaries
Discover what scholarships and bursaries are available to support your studies.
Fees per year
Explore UKCISA’s website for more information if you are unsure whether you are a UK or overseas student. View the list of fees for all postgraduate courses.
February 2025 - Full-time - 1 year
- UK
- £15,200
- Overseas
- £25,400
September 2025 - Full-time - 1 year
- UK
- To be confirmed
- Overseas
- To be confirmed
September 2025 - Full-time (with study abroad) - 15 months
- UK
- To be confirmed
- Overseas
- To be confirmed
September 2025 - Part-time - 2 years
- UK
- To be confirmed
- Overseas
- To be confirmed
- If you are on the two-year part-time masters programme, the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the programme
- These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2025-26 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually.
Payment schedule
- Students with Tuition Fee Loan: the Student Loans Company pay fees in line with their schedule (students on an unstructured self-paced part-time course are not eligible for a Tuition Fee Loan).
- Students without a Tuition Fee Loan: pay their fees either in full at the beginning of the programme or in two instalments as follows:
- 50% payable 10 days after the invoice date (expected to be October/November of each academic year)
- 50% in January of the same academic year.
- Students on part-time programmes where fees are paid on a modular basis: cannot pay fees by instalment.
- Sponsored students: must provide us with valid sponsorship information that covers the period of study.
The exact date(s) will be on invoices.
Additional costs
Commuting (local travel expenses): Students are required to pay the 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
You may be able to borrow money to help pay your tuition fees and support you with your living costs. Find out more about postgraduate student finance.
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We will continue to accept applications from UK students until 20 December 2024.
ApplyPlease note that we may have to close applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We advise you to submit your application as soon as it is ready.
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Our code of practice for postgraduate admissions policy explains how the Admissions team considers applications and admits students. Read our postgraduate applicant guidance for more information on applying.
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- First when we make an offer.
- Second when students accept their offer and register to study with us (registration terms and conditions will vary depending on your course and academic year).
View our generic registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide on what to expect.
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Whilst we have done everything possible to ensure this information is accurate, some changes may happen between publishing and the start of the course.
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