The luxury industry, which covers everything from cars to designer labels, and from cosmetics to jewellery, is predicted to grow substantially in the years ahead. Tens of thousands of new jobs will be created by brands that aspire to top quality, superior design and aesthetic excellence. On a global perspective the luxury market, building on the success of renowned brands like Aston Martin, Burberry, Chanel, Rolex and Prada, is worth hundreds of billions of pounds and is expected to grow. Northumbria University offers one of the few master’s degrees to explicitly focus on the luxury industry, giving our students an edge when it comes to employability. We’ll develop your awareness of the specific issues involved in the industry alongside broader principles of enterprise and leadership. You’ll gain an understanding of the production, distribution and strategic positioning of luxury goods. You’ll also work on concepts and platforms such as brand management, marketing and social media. By the end of the course, which includes a live project, you’ll be equipped for both creative and management roles throughout the luxury goods industry. The course could also lead you to a postgraduate research degree such as an MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorate. Whatever you decide to do, you will have the transferable skills that employers expect from a master’s graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.