MSc Digital and Social Media Marketing

Additional Information & Requirements

• Entry Requirements: To apply for this program, you’ll need a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in any subject area, including business and management-related fields. We expect your academic performance to have been consistently strong throughout your undergraduate studies, with all module marks at least at a passing level. If you studied outside the UK, we recommend checking our list of international qualifications to ensure your degree meets our entry requirements before you submit your application.
• English Language Proficiency: Depending on your nationality and where you completed your previous studies, we may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification as part of your application.
• Scholarship details: Lancaster University offers a range of scholarships to support postgraduate students. Eligible applicants can benefit from the Alumni Loyalty Scholarship, which provides a 10% fee discount for Lancaster alumni. Students with strong entry grades may qualify for the Lancaster Global Scholarship – Master's, offering £5,000 in the first year of study, or the Management School Master's Scholarship, awarding up to £8,300 in the first year. Those applying for the MBA program may also be considered for the Management School MBA Scholarship, with awards varying based on academic achievement and interview performance. In the Faculty of Science and Technology, students can apply for the Dean’s Award, offering £5,000 as a partial tuition fee waiver, or the Science and Technology Country Scholarship, which provides a £10,000 tuition fee waiver based on nationality and entry grades. Lancaster also offers a number of specialised scholarships and bursaries, including opportunities for students from specific countries. Students are encouraged to explore the full range of scholarships and bursaries available to find options best suited to their profiles.
• Academic Transcript and Degree Certificate: You’ll need to upload an official copy of your degree transcript to show that you meet (or are expected to meet) the entry requirements. Your transcript should include the subjects you have studied, the marks you received, and confirmation of your degree award. If you’re still studying, that’s absolutely fine — just send us your interim transcript for now. If your university is outside the UK and the grading scale isn’t included on your transcript, please also upload a copy of the grading scale.
• Personal Statement: This is your opportunity to tell us a little more about yourself — why you’re applying for the course, what you hope to achieve, and how it fits with your future plans. We recommend keeping it to around 500 words.
• Recommendations: For postgraduate taught courses, you’ll need to provide one reference. Ideally, this should come from someone who can comment on your academic ability, such as a tutor from your previous studies. If an academic reference isn't available, we can accept a professional reference instead. (Please note: for postgraduate research degrees, you will usually need two references.)
• Passport (International Applicants Only): If you’re an international student and will need a visa to study in the UK, please upload a copy of your passport with your application.
• Some programmes may ask for extra supporting documents. If that's the case, you’ll find these listed in the Supporting Documents section of your application. And don’t worry — if we need anything else after you’ve submitted your application, we’ll get in touch to let you know.Additional details: