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Interested in Marketing?
Prepare for a dynamic and progressive career with a marketing degree which offers cutting-edge knowledge and real-world industry experience.
You will become a specialist in marketing, applying and testing theoretical knowledge in a professional context, learning from world-class researchers from our Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science - the world’s largest centre for evidence-based marketing. These experts advise global brands including Uber, Kellogg's and Unilever, which means you'll learn from some of the very best in the field.
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to make smarter marketing decisions, grow brands, gain market share, increase sales, and support decision-making and strategic development.
Key features
- Our Business School is in the top one per cent worldwide1 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Business School rankings 2017.
- Learn from marketing experts who advise some of the world's biggest brands like Uber, Kellogg's and Unilever, and who are also recognised as performing well above world standard2.
- Leverage opportunities to participate in industry placements and overseas exchanges – we have more than 2,500 industry partners and over 60 university partners worldwide.
- Study at the No.1 University in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management3.
- Connect with our in-house Marketing Clinic and provide advice to small to medium-sized businesses under the supervision of marketing experts.
- Complete a marketing placement as an elective to gain industry experience.
- Combine the business of marketing with the social sciences of communication.
- Our range of undergraduate business degrees include common core courses in first year – you can then specialise in a chosen area, change your major, add a minor, or and pick and choose from professional electives so you graduate industry-ready.
1UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in the country and 174 globally to be accredited by EQUIS. There are a total pool of 16,521 business schools worldwide, AACSB, May 2017. 22015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 3QILT: Graduate Destinations Survey 2015 and Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016-17 – Full-time Employment Indicator. Public SA-founded universities only.
- UniSA is No.1 in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management1.
- We are home to the world’s largest centre for research into marketing, the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, who advise some of the world's biggest brands – you'll learn from the very same experts.
- Our strong real-world connections mean you will learn from researchers recognised as performing above world standard in Marketing2.
- You can gain valuable industry experience before you graduate with access to internships, overseas exchange, study tours, professional development courses, Summer or Winter School intensives and more – plus we give you a longer break between semesters to make sure you have the time.
- Further your professional experience in our on-campus Marketing Clinic, consulting and providing advice to businesses, under the supervision of marketing experts.
- Our qualifications are accredited by leading professional bodies and we work closely with industry to ensure our curriculum includes the very latest theories and trends.
- Engage in our mentor program and be paired with an experienced business professional to enhance your network and career.
- Choose from flexible learning options to suit your needs and lifestyle including online, on-campus, full-time and part-time study.
- Our Business School is in the top one per cent worldwide3 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Business School rankings 2017.
- We are consistently recognised and awarded for our excellence in teaching, the quality of our degrees and satisfaction of our students – there's never been a better time to study at the UniSA Business School.
1QILT: Graduate Destinations Survey 2015 and Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016-17 – Full-time Employment Indicator. Public SA-founded universities only. 22015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 3UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in the country and 174 globally to be accredited by EQUIS. There are a total pool of 16,521 business schools worldwide, AACSB, May 2017.
UniSA offers 9 Marketing degrees
Choose your level of study
World-class partners for a world-class university
We are a globally connected university with over 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
As the No.1 University in South Australia for graduate careers in Business and Management1, our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career-ready.
Employment prospects for marketing and communication professionals in Australia are looking good. Between now and 2020 the availability of roles is expected to increase by:
- 12.1 per cent (sales, marketing and public relations professionals)
- 15.5 per cent (advertising and marketing professionals)
- 5.2 per cent (advertising, public relations and sales managers)2
Careers to consider include:
- market analyst: interpreting data and reporting on it; making recommendations based on research findings; applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data
- media planner: combining creative thinking with factual analysis to target marketing campaigns at audiences; identifying the best mediums for building brand awareness and sales
- brand manager: responsible for driving the growth of a brand; ensuring all aspects of a brand’s marketing and manufacturing match; creating a brand strategy and ensuring all aspects of a product or an activity align with the brand
- digital marketer: driving sales and conversions; optimising website usability; implementing digital and email marketing campaigns; analysing and reporting on website performance and other digital channel initiatives
- marketing and communications officer: working across any (or all) communications channels such as media and publications, social media and digital, internal communications or brand
- corporate communication advisor: building and maintaining brand; generating media coverage and message placement; public speaking; partner and relationship building; writing and editing
1QILT: Graduate Destinations Survey 2015 and Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016-17 – Full-time Employment Indicator. Public SA-founded universities only. 2Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2015.
Global networks
We are a globally connected university, our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Our Business School works with more than 200 companies, governments and organisations, and many of these are long-standing relationships built on common goals and shared values.
In the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, our research in marketing was assessed as above world-class. We have strong links, individually and collectively, with leading and like-minded research institutions in North America, Europe and the UK and are building equally exciting new relationships in Asia.
Industry facts
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How to apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
Is there a closing date for applications?
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
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What credit can I receive for previous studies? ?
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
Study at UniSA
Hear from UniSA graduates about their exciting careers in marketing and their experiences at the UniSA Business School.
What others are saying
I have always been captivated by the world of marketing and the UniSA Business School was the best choice for me. Industry connection has been a great feature of this degree with the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science, a world-renowned research institute unique to UniSA, bringing industry experience and leading marketing research right into the classroom.
Danielle Talbot
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication
Why study at UniSA?
As one of the most innovative universities in Australia and Asia, there are many reasons to study with us. Here are just three:
Accessible, helpful and flexible
We have six campuses, a 24/7 online learning environment, and we offer flexible study options like online and evening courses.
Graduate success
UniSA is South Australia's number one university for graduate careers.*
*QILT: Graduate Destination Survey 2014-2016 Full-time Employment Indicator
A five star university
Five stars for research, teaching, employability, internationalisation, facilities, social responsibility and inclusiveness.*
*QS Stars rankings 2017