Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.
It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.
Why study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations at BU?
- Develop your professional skillset in strategic public relations management, crisis communications, influencer relations and events management.
- Learn through developing campaigns and projects in response to live industry briefs and co-create academic and professional research with staff including consultancy projects for clients.
- Learn from expert tutors and industry professionals who deliver guest lectures and workshops every year
- Tailor your degree to suit you, with the opportunity to move across our Marketing Communications courses at the end of your first year and select from a range of option units in your final year
- Gain real world experience during your placement year and discover our network of employers including Walt Disney Studios, Warner Brothers, and Liverpool FC. Within fifteen months of completing the course, 96% of our students are in employment or further study.
Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree. If you apply to study the full degree and do not meet the academic entry requirements, our admissions team may consider your application for the Foundation Year and notify you accordingly.
Course accreditation
BU is an Accredited Teaching Centre of the UK’s professional public relations industry body, The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Being accredited distinguishes our public relations degree in industry as leading in the field. This partnership gives you an opportunity to achieve a professional practice focused certificate in public relations during your second year.
Our degree is accredited by the leading professional marketing body, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). CIM works alongside universities worldwide, mapping their degree content against CIM’s most sought after professional marketing qualifications.
Upon graduating with a 2:2 or above, graduates will be able to complete Level 4 and level 6 professional qualifications with exemptions. All first-year students will have the opportunity to complete a Level 3 qualification with CIM (with associated cost), which will allow you to gain a professional qualification prior to your work placement.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2024, September 2025
Location:
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Duration:
4 years full-time including a 30-week placement. Foundation year: 5 years full-time including a 30-week placement
Accreditations:
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.
It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.
International entry requirements:
For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all components of writing, speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent. For more information, check out our international entry requirements.