MA Cosmetics Branding and Promotion (Professional Placement)

On the course you will get involved in blogging, social media, website development, entrepreneurship and brand development.
Youll be actively encouraged to take part in debates about the professional, educational, political and cultural implications of beauty and cosmetics in modern societies around the world.

You will also explore and use different research methods to investigate the branding and promotion of beauty services and cosmetics through marketing, advertising, events management, publicity or public relations.
By the end of the course you will have gained the ability to apply the knowledge, skills and methodologies of cosmetics branding and promotion to the analysis of complex cosmetics branding and promotion issues, and to the expression of sophisticated marketing, advertising concepts.

You are encouraged, particularly during the PgDip and MA stages of the course, to seek external experiences and feedback from professionals and companies active in cosmetic branding and communication.
The outcomes of such work, if it fits your programme aims, may also be deemed to contribute to your course work.
Often students can arrange placements to begin immediately after they have finished the course. You are able to identify companies or places for work experience through the Research Skills module. The course team will also help you apply for, or prepare for, placements and work experiences.

Minimum BA/BSc (Hons) 2.2 classification or equivalent.

Academic qualification requirement may be waived (at Admissions Tutor's discretion) in cases of qualifying relevant work experience (minimum two years) plus level 6 comparable award e.g. HND, UG Diploma or non-Honours Degree and two years' relevant work experience.

IELTS - 6.0 with no banding below 5.5.
TOEFL IBT - Overall 80, Reading - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 21, Writing - 19, PTEAcademic - 64