Overview
We list Retail Management MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Retail Management runs case work, live briefs and group consultancy alongside the core theory. We currently work with 36 universities on this course across 27 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £16.000 to £34.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Retail promotes quickly and hires this degree directly into store and buying roles. The head office side, buying and merchandising in particular, is the more competitive and better paid destination.
Roles graduates go into
- Store or area manager
- Buyer or assistant buyer
- Merchandiser
- Supply and allocation analyst
- E-commerce trading manager
- Category manager
Where they work
- Supermarket and fashion retailers
- E-commerce businesses
- Wholesalers and suppliers
- Department stores and specialists
- Consultancies serving retail
After the course
Nothing formal. A buying or merchandising rotation is what separates a head office career from a store one.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£16,000 - £34,000