MSc Strategic Retailing at University of Bath

Programme overview

Develop the theoretical and practical managerial skills you need for a successful career in the headquarters, stores and supply chains of the retail industry. This course is for graduates with a degree in any subject. We’ve combined our leading research with our industry partners’ experience to design content relevant to contemporary retailing.

What you will study

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Applied marketing research, Consumer behaviour, Contemporary issues in retailing, E-commerce and omnichannel marketing, Introduction to retailing.

Career pathways

We combine the latest research with many opportunities to apply it. This will help you stand out from the crowd.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 to 2:1 or above (or its international equivalent) undergraduate degree depending on the institution attended. Your degree can be in any discipline. If you are a UK student and completed your undergraduate degree abroad, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended. English language: You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for full-time – 2025/26 entry onwards (MSc Strategic Retailing). Source

International applicants: GBP 32,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for full-time – 2025/26 entry onwards (MSc Strategic Retailing). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=TDUMN-SR01&code2=0005

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