
Strategic Marketing
Prepare to lead a data-driven marketing team.
Learn in the heart of one of the world’s leading cultural, business and financial centres
Gain invaluable industry experience to stand out in a competitive market
Join a programme where marketing science is blended with data-driven decision-making for business
Course key facts
Qualification
MSc
Duration
12-16 months
Start date
September 2025
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£42,500
Extended placement: £44,000 Home£42,500
Extended placement: £44,000 Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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Minimum entry standard
First or 2:1 in a discipline such as business management, marketing, economics, psychology, or media and communications
Course overview
Drawing on our world-class marketing faculty and thought-leaders in strategy, entrepreneurship and technology, MSc Strategic Marketing will give you a unique Imperial College view of marketing — one where marketing fundamentals intersect with the latest in technology and innovation, and where marketing science is blended with data-driven decision making for business.
Core modules will give you a broad commercial understanding as a foundation for your future career, and then equip you with practical tools for the application of marketing strategies. You will get the opportunity to deep dive into concepts and skills through elective modules, allowing you to shape your learning experience to suit your career goals.
Expert consultants from Imperial College Business School Careers will offer you the very best support, advice and guidance that is tailored to your own specific career needs. You will have access to highly relevant and unlimited one-to-one support, as well as regular workshops and networking opportunities with employers who regularly visit our campus.
You also have the option to complete a four-six month work placement (internship) as part of your programme, extending the programme to 16 months and graduating with 120 ECTS. Please note that additional tuition fees apply.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
Before the programme begins you will be expected to complete online pre-study modules which are delivered through The Hub, Imperial College Business School’s virtual learning environment.
These modules will be available to students who have accepted an offer of admission from July onwards, and are designed to give you a basic knowledge of areas which will be covered by the programme throughout the academic year.
Professional accreditation
We are among a handful of business schools worldwide to achieve triple accreditation:
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
We have also been recognised for our work in tackling gender inequality in higher education with a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Case studies
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Equipment/technique demonstrations
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Presentations and seminars
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Group work
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Lectures
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Virtual learning environment
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Lecture recordings
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Practical classes and fieldwork
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Workshops
Assessment methods
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Case studies
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Continuous assessments
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Essays
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Formal presentations
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Multiple choice tests
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Participation
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Reports
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Written exams
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
First or 2:1 in a discipline such as business management, marketing, economics, psychology, or media and communications.
Footnotes
MSc Strategic Marketing is not a highly quantitative programme and is open to graduates from a variety of disciplines but candidates are expected to be familiar with a basic knowledge of maths before the start of the programme.
Our on-campus programme is designed for new and recent graduates, candidates with more than three years’ work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
You are also required to have a well-researched career plan with clear short and long term goals.
How to apply
Apply online
If you are applying to the Business School, you may be considered for one course per admissions cycle.
Application deadlines – Round 3 closes on Thursday 1 May 2025
We operate a staged admissions process with several deadlines throughout the year. This programme is highly competitive, so early application is advised.
Apply by 23.59 (UK time) on the closing date of an application round, to ensure you receive a response on your application by the relevant decision date.
Round 1
- Closing date: 26 September 2024
- Decision by: 28 November 2024
Round 2
- Closing date: 9 January 2025
- Decision by: 6 March 2025
Round 3
- Closing date: 13 March 2025
- Decision by: 8 May 2025
Round 4
- Closing date: 1 May 2025
- Decision by: 19 June 2025
Scholarship deadlines
- Round 1: 26 September 2024
- Round 2: 9 January 2025
Visit our Admissions website for details on the application process.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course:
- £100 for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School
- £150 for MBA applications to Imperial College Business School
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas or research courses, such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fee
2025 entry
£42,500 12 months
Extended work placement option
2025 entry
£44,000 16 months
The fee for this course is fixed based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study.
The fee for this course is not linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
Students taking the optional extended work placement must pay a fee of £1500, in addition to the standard course fees.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Discover solutions to real-world business challenges with guidance from industry experts.
With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.
Technology, FMCG and luxury goods are just some of your options.
99% employed within six months, class of 2022
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
- Email: business.school@imperial.ac.uk
Visit the Imperial College Business School website

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