QS ranking places Warwick among global elite for Marketing

The University of Warwick has strengthened its position as a world leader in Marketing after climbing six places to be ranked 25th in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. 

The University also rose five places in Accounting & Finance to be ranked 39th in the world for the subject, while it was 35th for Business & Management. 

Higher education analysts QS assessed the world’s universities in more than 50 subjects by using datapoints from 16.4 million academic papers as well as amassing the views of more than 151,000 academics and 100,000 employers.  

It follows Warwick Business School rising four places to be ranked first in the UK and sixth in the world for its MSc Marketing & Strategy in the separate QS Business Master’s Rankings, which focuses on courses and uses a different methodology. 

John Rudd, Head of the Marketing Group and Professor of Marketing at WBS, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to see Marketing at WBS ranked among the world's best. While we are very proud of our long history of academic excellence, what really makes us special is our community and the strong and productive networks we have built. 

“Our world-class research is published in leading academic journals and we make sure those insights are at the heart of every programme and module we teach.  

“We truly value, and benefit from, the ways in which our faculty, students, and organisational partners work together to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. As the School for Change Makers we’re here to empower bold thinkers, drive innovation and help people turn ambition into action.” 

The MSc Marketing & Strategy typically attracts students from more than 30 countries with the School’s MSc Employment Report for the Graduating Class of 2025 revealing that graduates earn an average salary of around $60,000 when adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), with 72 per cent employed within six months of finishing the course.  

Graduates go on to secure roles at some of the world’s biggest companies like Apple, American Express, Samsung, Tencent and Deloitte. 

Meanwhile, MSc Business with Marketing graduates report an average salary of $63,159 (PPP), with 74 per cent securing roles within six months at top firms like KPMG, Siemens, EY, Huawei, and WPP Media. 

The MSc Business with Marketing offers students a broader grounding in core business disciplines before advancing into specialist marketing modules. 

And WBS has recently added BSc International Management with Marketing and BSc Management with Marketing to its Undergraduate programme alongside its highly ranked BSc Accounting & Finance and BSc Management courses. 

There are a host Accounting & Finance Master’s courses at WBS, with graduates from finance-related programmes reporting average salaries ranging from $70,000 to more than $90,000 (PPP), with many securing roles in investment banking, asset management, financial consultancy, and corporate finance.  

Meanwhile, in Business & Management the School’s MSc Management - itself ranked fourth in the UK and 15th globally by QS - demonstrates high employability, with 91 per cent of graduates in work within six months and earning an average salary of $67,035 (PPP). 

Careers and employability support for Master’s students

Kate Friend, Director of CareersPlus and Employer Relations, said the rankings and employment outcomes underscored the School’s long-term investment in careers support. 

She said: “We work closely with students from day one to ensure they have clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge in the global job market.  

“Our specialist Master’s careers service provides tailored coaching, international employer engagement, and deep sector insights. The employment outcomes we see are a testament not only to our students’ talent, but to the strength of the relationships we have built with employers worldwide. 

“In an increasingly competitive job market a Master’s at WBS is a strategic investment in your future. Our ongoing engagement with leading employers gives us clear insight into the capabilities they value most: agile thinkers, adaptable problem-solvers, and future leaders who can drive meaningful impact from day one. 

“Our students graduate not only with strong theoretical knowledge but with the employability skills employers are actively seeking. Through our PRACTICE framework - delivered via workshops and tailored development sessions - they build the skills, mindset, and confidence needed to thrive in their new careers. 

“WBS graduates leave not just ready for a changing world but leading it. They are curious, courageous, and ready to take on whatever the future brings.” 

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