University of Suffolk launches three new Master's courses this autumn

Why it matters: The courses aim to address skills shortages in key sectors, offering a route to careers within social care, digital marketing, and mental health therapy.

The details: From September, postgraduate students will be able to enrol on the MA Social Work, MSc Digital Marketing and Data Analytics, and MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) courses.

The two-year, full-time MA Social Work combines academic study with professional placements. It is open to those with an undergraduate social work background, those already working in health and social care, and career changers. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England.

Dr Kwabena Frimpong-Manso, course leader for MA Social Work, said: "We know there continues to be a need for social workers in the sector, and consistent with other healthcare professions where we have been developing the future workforce, our Social Work programmes will help meet this industry need."

The one-year, full-time MSc Digital Marketing and Data Analytics is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Data and Marketing Association. Modules are delivered over one weekday evening per week plus two weekend days, helping students balance study with existing commitments.

Claire Maddy, course leader for MSc Digital Marketing and Data Analytics, said: "Employers are increasingly seeking graduates who can work confidently with analytics, AI and modelling, so our course has been designed to ensure our students have the technical understanding and practical skills to fulfil these needs."

The part-time, two-year MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy — an evolution of the existing MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling programme — covers the key principles of CBT practice, therapeutic skills and identifying treatment goals.

Cindy Cassidy, deputy course leader for MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, said: "The demand in the UK for cognitive behavioural therapy remains consistently high, and is an important tool in both private and NHS talking therapies."

Also launching: In addition to the three Master's courses, the university is also introducing a new four-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree from September, which features an integrated Master's. Facilities for the course — including a mock dispensary, clinical skills suite, and new labs — are currently under development.

The bottom line: The University of Suffolk is expanding its postgraduate offering to help fill skills gaps in social care, digital marketing, and mental health — with courses designed to be accessible to those already in work. Applications are open now, though all three courses are subject to validation.

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