Programme details

  • Next start date: Sep 2025
  • Study: Full-time
  • Duration: 12-16 months
  • Fee: See Fees tab

Please note, we’ve recently changed the modules and structure of this course. View the previous version here.

Develop a sophisticated understanding of business, marketing and management. 

Our MA Management courses provide theoretical and practical insights into business management functions, while allowing you to delve deeper into one specialist field.

Managing people, budgets and processes wisely is both an art and a science. On this course, you’ll unlock your potential as a marketing leader and innovator – learning tools and techniques to develop teams and processes, inspire confidence and become a catalyst for change in the UK and overseas. 

Why Regent's?

  • Future-facing: an innovative curriculum structure that's unique to Regent's
  • Small class sizes: experience more individual attention, support and guidance
  • Recognised excellence: Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited
  • Core specialism: learn management techniques developed for the marketing industry
  • Industry connections: build relationships with international brands and leaders
  • Prime location: on the doorstep of London’s most coveted brands and businesses 

What to expect

This course has been designed to be relevant to students from anywhere in the world, at any stage of their career, who want to find new ways to navigate challenges and improve their management skillset. You’ll graduate not only with a nuanced understanding of marketing, but also a deep understanding of the different management roles and responsibilities.  

You’ll gain an advanced understanding of different leadership styles and effective people management, as well as the principles underpinning general marketing management via simulations and workshops – mastering the art of resolving conflict and managing change, while emphasising the application of skills in real-world situations. You’ll also gain strategies to inspire trust and personal growth – developing your own unique management style based on your individual qualities.

Alongside this, you’ll build on your marketing knowledge – learning how to speak to your audience, use creative marketing functions, build integrated strategies and respond to constant changes. Working with academics, peers and influential industry guests, you’ll gain hands-on experience in building and running promotional campaigns and gathering consumer feedback – as well as learning how to plan strategically, manage resources, handle conflicting needs and make decisions with greater efficiency and reduced friction.

You’ll also gain insights into the frameworks associated with advertising, public relations, sponsorship, promotional incentives, word of mouth, audience segmentation and more.

In your final term, you’ll complete a business project or dissertation – applying your knowledge to a real business case. You'll graduate with the marketing knowledge and transferable skills to manage teams and projects in a variety of organisational contexts, including private, public and non-profit. Our alumni hold senior positions in marketing, PR, consulting, social enterprise and business development.

London-centric learning 

Studying in London, you’ll be on the doorstep of some of the world’s biggest brands. You’ll have direct access to networks, workshops and guest speakers – exposing you to new insights and opportunities. 

A tailored experience

We put you in the driving seat – shaping your education from day one: 

  • Your own support officer: receive tailored advice and support when needed
  • Academic guidance: regular one-to-one sessions and a unique open door policy
  • Flexible modules: personalise your course with a choice of elective modules
  • Additional language classes: prepare for domestic and international opportunities 

Dual accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – allowing you to register for an additional professional qualification. Registering with CMI gives you access to a range of opportunities, detailed below, and means (if successful) you’ll gain a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. 

This can fast-track your professional development – helping you to quickly become a Chartered Manager (CMgr). 

  • Mentorship from a member of the CMI
  • Activities accredited for Continuing Professional Development
  • A variety of CMI events with networking opportunities
  • Consultations with specialist advisers to develop your career
  • A vast library of the latest research  

Please note this is an opt-in arrangement and isn't automatic. You’ll be invited to a seminar in your first few weeks that provides more information and enables you to register, if you wish.

Course is subject to validation.

How to apply

Applying to Regent's is quick and easy. We accept direct applications year-round and there's no application fee. If you haven't received your exam results, you can still apply and we'll issue you with a conditional offer. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you're currently studying for.

Step 1: Apply

During the application process, you'll have the chance to upload supporting documents, including:

  • A copy of your passport (photograph ID page)
  • Academic transcripts and certificates from all previous studies
  • A 500-700 word personal statement (view guidance)
  • If you're not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency

Credit transfer

If you’ve already studied part of your degree elsewhere, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join your new course at an advanced entry point. To apply for RPL, you'll need to state this clearly in your application and provide us with the certificates, transcripts and module descriptions for your previous course.

Step 2: Receive a response

You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days. We'll assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of our decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.

For some of our courses, the selection process may include an interview or audition. They can take the form of a one-to-one interview, a group interview or a portfolio review, which may be conducted by telephone or online. Arrangements of these are made between you and the Admissions department.

Step 3: Accept your offer

If you wish to accept your offer, you must pay your (non-refundable) advance tuition fee deposit. This will confirm your place. Here's how.

Step 4: Register 

Closer to the start of term, our Admissions team will send instructions regarding your registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment before you arrive, as well as a checklist of documents you'll need to bring with you to campus.

Information for international students

If you're an overseas student, you'll likely require a visa to study in the UK. Here's how to apply.

Scholarships and funding

There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies. For more information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.

Fees

Tuition fee: 

  • £27,000 for the intake starting in September 2025 or January 2026

Non-refundable advance deposit:

  • UK students: £1,000
    International students: £4,000

Read more about tuition fees.

When do I need to pay?

If you receive an offer for a course, you’ll receive a pro forma invoice. To accept your offer and secure your place, pay your deposit payment as soon as possible.

The remaining portion of your first year’s tuition fees will be due when you enrol. At this time, you’ll receive your invoice for the full year. You can choose to pay for the year in full before the start of your first academic year or in two instalments, spread out across the academic year. The dates of these instalments will be determined by when your course starts.

What do fees include?

Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms. 

What other costs should I budget for?

You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of your course.

The library holds a limited number of copies of core textbooks and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own textbooks and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your course.

How you'll learn  

At Regent's, you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests in a dynamic, supportive and collaborative environment with interactive classes, industry opportunities, specialist facilities and tailored careers advice – ensuring you develop the skills, experience and confidence you need to secure your dream job.

You’ll pair academic knowledge with hands-on experiences – exploring current issues and proposing solutions to real challenges. Classes incorporate:

  • Seminars and guest lectures
  • Practical workshops and creative labs
  • Group work and live projects
  • Live briefs and consultancy work

Based in London, you'll also have opportunities to meet industry leaders and employers through guest lectures, live briefs, events and field trips.

Contact hours

14 hours per week of timetabled teaching classes in the first two terms.

Teaching staff 

You'll be taught by a mix of industry experts and research-active academics who have extensive global experience. They’ve published journals, books, news articles and magazine columns, appeared on documentaries and been quoted in outlets from Forbes to the Financial Times. They've also worked with brands including Meta, Microsoft and Coca Cola. Their knowledge and experience ensure classes are always shaped by the latest technologies and trends. You’ll also:

Independent learning

Throughout your time at Regent’s, you'll be expected to undertake extra reading, research, revision and reflection – working alone and collaboratively with classmates.

Method of assessment

Your knowledge and skills will be assessed via a range of task-based projects, reports, data analysis, pitches, presentations and more – ensuring your learning is always:

  • Inclusive – fostering a student-focused approach
  • Engaging – encouraging interaction and participation
  • Authentic – based on real business challenges

Disability support

We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns. Please speak to us as soon as possible, so we can provide the help you need.

Academic requirements: Level 7

We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and we review each application comprehensively on its own merit. You'll need one of the following qualifications:

  • Minimum second class UK undergraduate degree
  • Equivalent international qualifications, as deemed acceptable by Admissions & UK ENIC

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning

We also welcome applications from students who don't meet our usual entry requirements. To be accepted for exceptional entry, you must:

  • Have three years of work experience if you don't hold a degree

You'll need to provide us with:

  • Your current CV
  • A headed employment letter detailing your position and length of service
  • A headed reference letter
  • A personal statement outlining your experience and ambitions

This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, by academic referral only.

English language requirements 

Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent):

QualificationSubjectGrade
GSCE*EnglishC (4)
IB SL or HL*English A4
IB HL*English B5
US HSD (studied in a majority English-speaking country)*Grade 11 and above in EnglishC
IELTS*AcademicOverall score of 6.5, with 5.5 or above in each component
UG degreeFrom English-speaking countries – defined by the UKVISecond class

Please note, we do not accept home/online editions of English language tests.

*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.

We also offer conditional students a free, online diagnostic test known as the Regent’s English Proficiency Test (REPT). This must be booked in advance. Discover more.

Careers

You'll graduate with the professional knowledge and transferable skills applicable to a wide range of industries, ready to thrive in the global financial arena.

Roles could include:

  • Financial consulting
  • Data analysis
  • Private and public sector management
  • Financial reporting
  • Risk analysis
  • Investment management
  • Social enterprise
  • Management consulting
  • A family business
  • A start-up
  • Business development 

You'll graduate with the transferable skills needed to choose any career that aligns with your interests.

Graduate visa

After you've completed your course, you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate visa. This enables you to work or look for work in the UK for up to two years after you leave Regent's, without the pressure of having to secure a job immediately.

Careers support

Don't worry if you feel overwhelmed – our Careers, Enterprise and Industry team are here to provide personalised advice and access to resources for life!

  • 24/7 access to online guidance and resources
  • Exclusive internships, networking opportunities and industry events
  • Personalised consultations – from interview and CV prep to business advice
  • Access to Handshake, connecting you with 650k+ global employers 

The Regent's Model

We've designed our curriculum for you – expanding your knowledge, skills and thinking with three building blocks:

  • Subject Core
  • Special Electives
  • Common Modules

Read more about how you'll learn and view a list of Special Electives. Please note, all Special Electives are subject to availability.

You can choose to start in either September or January. No matter which you choose, you’ll complete three terms. For September starters, these are autumn, spring and summer, lasting 12 months. January starters take a break over the summer and complete an additional autumn term. Therefore, this lasts slightly longer: 16 months.

The structure below depicts a September start. January starters will complete the same modules, but in a slightly different order.

View your academic calendar.

MA Management and Marketing.

Term 1

Module title
Budget Planning, Processes & Strategy for Managers This module is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the financial accounting principles and methods used for the preparation of financial statements and how to use these financial statements for planning and strategic decisions. Understanding the assumptions embedded in financial statements will allow you to critically engage with financial and reporting information, especially for valuation purposes. Thus, enabling you to see things from an investment perspective and to develop high level critical thinking when examining how investors use financial statements to analyse companies. You will take an in-depth look at how reporting and the choice of accounting policies by firms affect the numbers in financial statements. Emphasising strategic thinking, this module prepares managers to make informed financial decisions, optimise resource allocation, and drive sustainable business growth. This course is directed at future management and finance professionals and as such the main goals are M-level mastery of financial statements for company analysis/valuation purposes and strategic decisions. 
International Staff & Client Management Critical for organisational success, today’s international business environment requires cross-disciplinary understanding and effective management of international staff and high-net-worth clients. As a result, in contrast to other business programmes, this module brings together two fields that are often separated – staff management and marketing. Therefore, this module draws from the theoretical frameworks and practices of: HRM (Human Resource Management, Management), Organisational Behaviour, Cross Culture Management, B2B (Business to Business), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), CDM, (Customer Data Management), Key Account Management and analytical tools such as KPI’s, adopting a practice-based solutions approach. Through participating in structured discussions and coursework, you will also be expected to tackle emerging issues, such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and automation, as well as well-being that affect professionals. Students will be exposed to toolkits, frameworks, studies and perspectives that highlight the ability to forge and manage value-driven relationships with staff and external business partners.
Masters Perspectives This module will develop your advanced academic skills as you grow as an independent thinker and researcher. Through the distinct lens of your subject field, you will explore advanced critical thinking and analytical skills, and develop your ability to communicate complex ideas, develop research questions and plan to reach ambitious objectives with maximum impact and clarity.
Language or Special Elective Choose between a language module or an elective module. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to our full list.

Term 2

Module title
Managing Products & Services from Ideation to Innovation This module explores the leadership essentials of developing and launching innovative products and services in the digital economy. The following applies:

You will learn to identify current real-world problems and their impacts while developing innovative solutions through creative thinking, problem-solving techniques, and a focus on stakeholder needs to ensure relevance and viability.

You will integrate strategy and practical execution for successful pitches, incorporate ESG considerations, validate products, and conduct feasibility studies, including audience analysis, competition assessment, and financial evaluations.

You will explore key theories within project management, innovation, and business development: The Innovators Dilemma, Three Horizons Framework, Technology Adoption Lifecycle, and Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.

You will learn leadership within project management from the idea to launch of an innovative product or service.

You will learn to adapt while maintaining a clear vision and understand the importance of leadership traits and cultural transformation in innovation.

You will create job opportunities by developing innovative products and services, securing funding, and emphasizing responsible business practices.

The above approach aims to equip students with the tools and knowledge to successfully bring innovative ideas to market.
Marketing Management This module focuses on the promotional aspect of marketing and the behaviour of consumers.

It approaches marketing communications from a management perspective - meaning that you will learn how to make decisions concerning whether to run promotional campaigns and consumer behavioural insight projects in-house, or through agency partners.

You will study the theoretical frameworks associated with advertising, public relations, sponsorship, promotional incentives, word of mouth, audience segmentation, and consumer behavioural psychology.

You will also appraise how each of these fields are evolving and changing - in a landscape where social media, online, influencers, AI (Artificial Intelligence), pop culture, and global versus localised communication are creating challenges and opportunities.

Through case examples and discussions, you will develop an appreciation of the relative applicability and strengths of each promotional element and how they can work together. Building on this, you will be empowered to create practice-based marketing strategies designed to attract distinct target audiences, in a sector of interest to you.
Professional Perspectives This module will help you to define and develop your professional identity and build career objectives. You'll explore the skills you need to succeed in the contemporary workplaces (including large organisations and start-ups), explore professional communications, project management, collaboration, entrepreneurial and creative thinking, active personal and professional reflection. You’ll also learn strategies for how to plan your career, aware that concepts of work will become increasingly more fluid as time goes on.
Language or Special Elective Choose between a language module or an elective module. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to our full list.

Term 3

Module title
Final Major Project The Final Major Project is the culmination of your master’s course. You'll integrate and apply the knowledge, experiences and thinking you've developed to a project that you conceive and design. Your project should ideally be focused on your next professional steps – it can form part of your portfolio as you move towards work, further study or setting up a new business. It may be based on conducting research, solving a practical problem, or creating an artefact – or it may be a combination of all three. Whichever approach you choose, you will critically record and reflect on your intellectual, creative and investigative processes in detail. While you’ll have the support of your course tutors and an academic supervisor, as a postgraduate student you’ll be expected to develop and prove your ability to operate independently in both academic and professional settings.

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MA Management and Marketing