Msc Advertising And Marketing Communications in Nottingham Trent University, UK

Msc Advertising And Marketing Communications in Nottingham Trent University

Creative marketers are in high demand as organisations, brands and agencies look for fresh perspectives on how to tackle existing and emerging challenges faced today. With the rapid inception of new technologies and channels, and changes in consumer behaviours and perceptions, the industry needs new thinking. Created in close consultation with senior marketing professionals and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), our MSc Advertising and Marketing Communications degree will prepare you for the dynamic world of marketing communications, equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to make your mark.

Through contemporary case studies and applied projects, you will be introduced to the principles of communications, marketing and consumer behaviour and develop a comprehensive knowledge of advertising and communications theory and management in global settings. In your third semester, you will choose an experiential project. With the opportunity to use your skills in a real-world setting, you can choose from completing a consultancy experience project, an internship experience project, or a business research project.

Designed for aspiring communications specialists

This course is aimed at students from a range of backgrounds who don't necessarily have a background in marketing or advertising. Whether you want to work for a creative advertising agency or in-house for major international companies, our MSc Advertising and Marketing Communications degree will ensure you learn the theory, tools and techniques needed to develop into an effective marketing specialist ready to operate at strategic and tactical levels in industry.

What you’ll gain from this degree?

• a Graduate Gateway accreditation from the CIM which means you will have the option to gain two professional qualifications - the Level 4 Certificate in Professional Marketing and the Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing.
• the opportunity to attend different advanced workshops with our industry partners and expert practitioners, where you will sharpen your practical skills.
• knowledge and understanding on how organisations develop marketing communications strategies and implement relevant tactics to enhance their brand reputation.
• knowledge of the marketing communications mix and an applied knowledge of how to apply its elements in different circumstances.
• a comprehensive knowledge and critical understanding of marketing and communications strategy development process.

Careers and employability

At Nottingham Business School, we’re focused on your employability from the start of your postgraduate degree. We provide you with a learning experience that integrates theory and practice.

Matching your ambition

Our course is designed to produce graduates with focused knowledge on communications planning, development and implementation. This is crucial knowledge needed to succeed in roles such as Account Manager or Campaign Manager.

Account Managers are often responsible for a portfolio of corporate accounts. They are strong account managers are adept at building and maintaining professional relationships, whilst managing teams to plan and deliver successful marketing plans.

Campaign Managers are specialists in devising integrated marketing campaigns to enforce an organisation's brand and identity across the marketing mix, and responsible for the procedure, implementation, tracking and measurement of marketing campaigns.

Graduates from our postgraduate marketing courses have gone onto roles within the public, private and third sector, undertaking positions such as:

• Marketing and Business Development Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Brand Manager
• Account Executive
• Product Manager

Employability Team

We have a dedicated Employability Team who not only help you during your time with us but also following graduation, they’ll continue to support you by providing a number of services that will help kick-start your career.

Our Employability Team offer a wide range of support from one-to-one appointments with our specially trained consultants, to arranging recruitment fairs and skill building workshops.

Services they provide include:

• Finding placements, internships and part-time work
• Helping you to pursue self-employment
• Advice on taking gap years and time out
• Information and help on getting into volunteering
• Providing advice on further study.

As a student you will have access to our virtual learning environment, where you will be able to get in touch with our Employability team for CV support, application, interview and job hunting advice, career ideas and employer videos.

You can visit the Employability Team on your local campus every day during term time. They are also open outside of term time too, except on University closure days. So drop in, say hello, and get help with quick enquiries or book an appointment with a careers consultant from your school.

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