Start dates
Online Term 1: 2 February 2026—5 April 2026
Online Term 2: 27 April 2026—28 June 2026
On campus: 13 July 2026 onwards
Duration
17 months
Fees
Online: NZ$8,239.13 (60 points)
Discounted 50% for students enrolling in February 2026.
On campus: NZ$37,900 (120 points)
These fees are indicative only based on revision each year and does not include additional costs such as course materials, insurance, and levies. Prices include GST where applicable.
Student Services Levy (SSL)
Insurance for International students
Student loans, allowances, and scholarships
Overview
Enter the exciting world of marketing with UC's Online to On Campus Master of Marketing (MMktg).
Designed specifically for students from non-marketing backgrounds, this degree provides practical, targeted experience, and hands-on project and portfolio work that will prepare you for a career in the fast-paced, tech-driven marketing industry.
Start your master's degree online from anywhere in the world, then transition to campus at UC to complete your qualification.
Our Online to On Campus programme for international students offers a 50% saving on your first semester of study.
The Online to On Campus Master of Marketing programme has three parts:
- Online (four courses)
- On Campus (four courses)
- Final Project plus elective course.
Online courses
To begin the Master of Marketing Online to On Campus, you will complete the following four courses online from anywhere in the world:
Term 1 (2 February—5 April)
Term 2 (27 April—28 June)
On Campus courses
Upon successful completion of the above courses, you will travel to Christchurch, New Zealand and complete the remaining courses on campus at UC.
Term 3 (13 July onwards)
Final Project
Following successful completion of the above courses, you will remain on campus to complete one of the following project options:
You will also complete one elective course from a range of postgraduate Business options (normally selected from these options).
To apply for the Online to On Campus Master of Marketing at UC you will need to meet these three requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any subject other than marketing
- Minimum B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses
- UC's Postgraduate English language requirements.
Need help meeting entry requirements?
UC offers some international pathway programmes to help prepare you for study.
Online English language courses
If you need help meeting our language requirements, or you would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers an online course through our College of English (CCEL).
Completing this course will meet our minimum English language requirements.
Pre-Master's pathway programmes
If you need help meeting the study entry requirements for your master's degree, UC offers Pre-Master's pathway programmes to accelerate you into study through our UC International College (UCIC).
Completing a pre-master’s programme will guarantee you entry the Master of Applied Data Science and a range of master’s degrees across Business, Engineering, Science, Health, Education, and Arts disciplines.
Graduates of the Online to On Campus Master of Marketing will graduate with a range of commercial marketing skills, enabling them to gain employment in:
- Content creation
- Marketing strategy development
- Marketing insights and analytics
- Branding
- Digital marketing.
Work while you study
Your student visa will also allow you to work part-time while you study, and also do full-time work hours over university breaks and during the summer months.
Our UC Careers Team offers support, job listings, and workshops to get you career ready.
Stay and work in New Zealand after graduating
You can apply for a Post Study Work Visa after you finish your degree to stay in New Zealand and work full-time for a duration.
In our latest survey, 65% of our international student graduates chose to remain in New Zealand.
Interested in the Master of Marketing?
Study at UC in Christchurch offers many benefits for you, your family, and your career.
With a thriving tech sector, a vibrant, welcoming community, and an innovative mindset, living and studying in Christchurch allows you to build a brighter future while enjoying a peaceful, balanced lifestyle amongst the natural beauty of New Zealand.
