STUDY
| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | One year full-time |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | An Undergraduate degree with a minimum classification of 2:2. |
| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September 2026 |
| Duration: | One year full-time |
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| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | An Undergraduate degree with a minimum classification of 2:2. |
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Overview
The MSc in Digital Marketing and Data Analytics is designed to prepare you for success in a rapidly evolving and technology-driven marketing landscape.
Course Modules
Downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
This module explores how content, social media and influencer collaborations shape modern marketing and brand engagement. You will learn how different platforms operate, what makes content effective, and how online communities are built through UGC, storytelling and value-led communication. The module also examines creators, digital reputation, AI-driven tools and emerging trends that influence content production. With opportunities to develop your own professional content, you will learn how to produce ethical, authentic and brand-aligned digital marketing materials that resonate with audiences.
This module focuses on how brands can lead effectively in fast-changing digital environments. You will explore the principles of brand strategy, agile leadership, and workflows that support responsive, insight-driven decision-making. Through practical activities and real-world examples, you will develop the ability to guide brand direction, foster innovation, manage digital teams and adapt to new opportunities and challenges. By the end, you will be equipped to design and lead brand strategies that are flexible, informed and deeply connected to brand values.
This module examines how organisations design and enhance customer experiences using data, technology and insight. You will study customer journey mapping, service design and experience evaluation, supported by analytical tools that reveal customer behaviour and performance. Through practical tasks, you will learn how to gather, analyse and interpret customer data, identify friction points, and make evidence-based recommendations. By the end of the module, you will be able to create customer experience strategies that are measurable, insight-driven and aligned with organisational goals.
This module focuses on how data supports accurate and effective marketing decision-making. You will learn how to collect, interpret and analyse data from a range of digital sources to understand performance, identify trends and spot opportunities. Using real datasets and analytical tools, you will explore metrics, reporting, attribution models, automation and experimentation to translate data into actionable insights. By the end of the module, you will be able to apply analytical thinking and data-led reasoning to make informed marketing decisions and recommend meaningful, evidence-based improvements.
WHY SUFFOLK
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this degree will be well-equipped to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of digital marketing. The program’s emphasis on practical skills such as data analysis, content creation, and AI application also prepares you for emerging roles like Marketing Automation Specialist and AI Marketing Consultant. With a strong focus on strategic thinking and the integration of digital skill building, graduates can excel in agencies, in-house marketing teams, or entrepreneurial ventures, positioning themselves as leaders in shaping innovative, data-driven marketing strategies.
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Social Media Strategist
- SEO Specialist
- Content Strategist
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Brand Manager
Facilities and Resources
The University’s main campus is located on the stunning Ipswich Waterfront. Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in modern surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.