Marketing (Professional Practice) | University of Sunderland

You are viewing our beta course page.

Course summary

MA Marketing Professional Practice is a taught course which incorporates a 12 month work placement facilitated by the University, enabling you to utilise and demonstrate your skills and knowledge in a work environment.

Our dedicated faculty placements team is well-connected with regional and national employers and each year assists students in applying for roles in areas including marketing, human resources, finance, operations and supply-chain positions.

Securing a work placement is a competitive process and the University will support your efforts in securing a placement or work experience.

Our students have secured placements with companies including: Nissan, Caterpillar, Fujitsu, Network Rail and White Lodging Services, as well as small entrepreneurial firms in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

Open days

University of Sunderland in London - Open Day
14 Mar 2026, 13:00
London

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you will need a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent.

Subject Spotlights

Subject Spotlights give you the chance to try a higher education course before you apply. Delivered by the lecturers themselves you will gain insight into what it's like to study the course and give your personal statement a boost.

Exploring Vulnerability Through A Criminological Lense
with Sarah Connelly from the University of Sunderland
Injury, Recovery, End-Of-Careers And Concussion. The Reality Of Life In Sport.
with Abbie Taylor from University of Sunderland
Computer Science: Is Generative AI The Problem Or The Solution?
with Dr Aminu Usman from the University of Sunderland
Cancer, Brain Tumours & Rogue Cells: The Science Behind The Killer Disease
with Dr Shafiq Ahmed from University of Sunderland
And Breathe: The Respiratory System Explained
with Charlotte Anderson from the University of Sunderland
Influencing Consumer Behaviour: The Power Of The Brand.
with Iraa Wimpenny from University of Sunderland
Sustainable Engineering: Saving Planet Earth
with Dave Knapton from the University of Sunderland
The Psychology Of Males: What's Going On Inside The Male Mind?
with Dr Becci Owens from University of Sunderland
Euthanasia: Should It Be Legalised In The UK?
with Dr Kieran Doran from University of Sunderland
Visual Storytelling: The Magic Of The Movies.
with Nicholas Glean from the University of Sunderland
What Is The Impact Of Contemporary Artists In Society?
with Dr Suzy O’Hara from the University of Sunderland

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England	£8500	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£8500	Year 1
Scotland	£8500	Year 1
Wales	£8500	Year 1
EU	£17000	Year 1
International	£17000	Year 1

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.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

University of Sunderland

Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD

Visit our website

Course contact details

Main Contact

Email:student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

Phone:0191 515 3000

Like this page