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The Marketing MA (Hons) program at Heriot-Watt University, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), equips students with essential expertise in contemporary marketing. This degree emphasizes three critical areas we consider vital for tomorrow's marketers: international marketing strategies, digital marketing approaches, and environmentally conscious marketing practices. Our globally recognized faculty delivers the Marketing curriculum, blending academic theory with real-world applications. They incorporate their latest research findings, professional insights, and practical business examples to ensure all teachings mirror current trends in both B2C and B2B marketing environments. This practical degree fosters comprehensive understanding of modern marketing principles while building career-ready competencies. Students gain preparation for diverse marketing roles and establish valuable industry connections. The curriculum covers essential marketing disciplines such as consumer psychology, supply chain management, promotional strategies, small business marketing, strategic planning, and retail operations. Additionally, students enhance transferable skills in collaboration, verbal communication, and public speaking. Every specialized course in the program develops marketable marketing skills, covering everything from marketing basics to international strategy development, buyer behavior analysis, and cohesive promotional campaigns. The program's strong industry focus provides excellent preparation for post-graduation success, giving graduates both the theoretical foundation and practical abilities to excel in further academic pursuits or professional marketing careers.
Year 1: Highers AABB, A-Levels BBC - ABB (including at least one of: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths), BTEC Extended Diploma DDM (Where BTEC is only qualification, business relevant is preferred.) Int. Baccalaureate 29 points, SWAP BBB (Access to Humanities is recommended, other pathways considered on a case by case basis), HNC B in graded unit (HNC Marketing Communications and HNC Business are recommended, but not essential), HND BB in graded units (HND Business, or HND Marketing with HNC Marketing Communications or HND Advertising and PR with HNC Marketing and Communications are recommended, but not essential). Minimum entry requirements* BBBC, A-Levels BCC – ABB, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, Int. Baccalaureate not set, SWAP BBB, HNC BB in graded unit, HND BB in graded units. Year 2: Advanced Highers BB + AABB at Higher (Advanced Highers must include Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths). A-Levels ABB (Advanced Highers must include Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths). BTEC Extended Diploma DDD (BTEC must be in relevant business or Marketing subject.) Int. Baccalaureate 34 points (IB Diploma must include a minimum of 5 in HL Business). HNC A in graded unit (HNC Marketing Communications or HNC Business are required for Year 2 entry. HND BB in graded units (HND Business, or HND Marketing (with HNC Marketing Communications) or HND Advertising and PR (with HNC Marketing and Communications) are required for Year 2 entry.) IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).