The M.Sc. programme at Durham University will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel long-term across all marketing-related careers.

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Durham University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIM Graduate Gateway. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.

If your ambitions lie beyond the UK, we offer a number of places on our unique Dissertation Abroad scheme. This will involve writing a dissertation at one of our international partner institutions in the period June to August. A number of scholarships are available.Ê

Whatever your specialist interests, youÕll find our careers team is one of the most useful resources to support you on your way to your target career. Now more than ever, itÕs the skills youÕre able to demonstrate in addition to your academic abilities that will make you shine in a fiercely competitive jobs market.

ThatÕs why our facilities and services are designed to complement your course and help you develop essential professional and practical skills Ð from personal resilience and self-awareness to CV writing and interview techniques.