Marketing and Consumer Psychology MSc at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Study marketing practice and consumer decision-making. Learn to apply psychological theories to the business world and develop skills for marketing careers. Build applied analytical and research capabilities rooted in consumer psychology, supporting careers across marketing, consumer insight and related fields.

Department: University of Sussex Business School | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Buyer Behaviour, Classic and Contemporary Social Psychology, Marketing Ethics and Sustainability, Research Skills in Psychology, Advanced Brand Management, Advanced Research Skills in Psychology, Applying Psychology in Business and Policy Contexts, Contemporary Consumer Research Applications.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll prepared to pursue a range of careers. You might aim to work in marketing, or to apply psychological theories to the business world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification can be in any subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,450 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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