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Marketing and Consumer Psychology at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

1st n the UK for annual research income in 2019-2022 (Chartered Association of Business Schools) 10th in the UK for Psychology (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023) 17th in the UK for Marketing (Complete University Guide 2025) Consumer psychology is the key to understanding how consumers behave. It plays an important role in many aspects of marketing. Insights into consumer psychology enable organisations to design innovative, value-adding products and to create effective communications in marketing campaigns. On this MSc, you’ll learn to:

  • evaluate the theories, concepts, tools and models used in marketing practice and understanding consumer decision making
  • apply consumer psychology theories to interpret consumer behaviour
  • use analytical skills to assess the choices consumers make
  • make informed judgements on the use of key analytical and decision-making techniques in developing and appraising marketing strategies.
You’ll benefit from the academic expertise and industry experience in the School of Psychology and the University of Sussex Business School. You'll receive valuable marketing and psychology training, equipping you with a deep understanding of how psychological principles intersect with marketing strategies for effective business outcomes. Your studies culminate in a research project that bridges marketing and psychology. On graduation, you’ll be prepared for a range of careers – whether you want to work in marketing, or apply psychological theories to the business world. Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Assessment method

Assessment is through a combination of coursework, projects, examinations and presentations.

Entry requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. 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.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

Marketing and Consumer Psychology at University of Sussex - UCAS