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University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
Course Code
1MDG1
Zone
Attendence
Full time

Course Summary

‌The MSc Digital Marketing programme at University of Galway is uniquely designed as a specialist programme, which enables students to blend traditional marketing knowledge with the strategic, analytical and digital skills needed to enter the digital marketing workforce.

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University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Entry Requirements

Normally a H2.1 degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent). However, candidates with a significantly high H2.2 honours degree and who have achieved a 2.1 average within a relevant Marketing specialism in a business degree, will also be considered. The programme is open to graduates of all disciplines. Applicants from a Non-Business/Marketing degree background, applying as a conversion programme, are required to successfully complete an online Principles of Marketing test, as specified by the Marketing Discipline, prior to commencement of studies. IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, if applicable.

Application Details

WHEN TO APPLY: University of Galway does not set a deadline for receipt of applications (with some exceptions). Offers will be issued on a continuous basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Important: non-business graduates must apply by 6 July 2023.

Next start date September 2024

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Fees

Fees: EU
€11,140 p.a. (including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition
€11,000 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€19,500 p.a. (€19,640 including levy) 2024/25

Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant—please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €4,000 towards your tuition (2024/25). You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. A P1 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140.

Postgraduate fee breakdown = Tuition (EU or NON EU) + Student levy as outlined above.

Note to Non EU students: Learn about the 24 month Stayback Visa here.

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Career Progression

Career Opportunities
Graduates find employment in a wide variety of industry sectors with companies such as: Microsoft, LinkedIn, Google, Hubspot, AnswerLab, The Knot Worldwide, VHI Healthcare and Wolfgang Digital.

Duration

1 year, full-time.

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