Marketing and Consumer Psychology

University of Sussex
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Events managementMarketing

About this course

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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.

  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals
    3556 Sales accounts and business development managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Events management, Marketing