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Marketing Communications at Bournemouth University - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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14May
Bournemouth University Virtual Postgraduate Open Day
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Course summary

Unlock your potential in the ever-evolving world of marketing. This course offers a dynamic blend of theory and hands-on experience, enriched by our diverse and inclusive community. Prepare to lead, innovate, and make a global impact in your marketing career. Why study MA Marketing Communications at BU?

  • Exciting placement opportunities: undertake a 30-week placement (optional) in the UK or abroad and graduate with valuable experience and industry contacts
  • Professional development: leverage strong industry connections, gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway (with exemptions once you graduate) and boost your employability via our Graduate Skills Programme
  • Lifetime careers support: from day one and throughout your career, you’ll have the support of our experienced Careers team, including one-to-one careers appointments, and access to our online careers hub
  • Comprehensive curriculum: gain a deep understanding of marketing communications strategies and tactics, and put theory into practice by working on live projects, case studies and simulations
  • Stay ahead of the curve: discover new and emerging forms of marketing communications, such as branded content, branded entertainment and digital storytelling
  • Global and inclusive community: learn in a vibrant, diverse environment with students from around the world, enhancing your global perspective and cultural empathy.
Course accreditation Branded Content Marketing Association (BCMA) Students can benefit from a special member rate and free access to select Branded Content Marketing Association Accreditation (BCMA) events. Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) This course is recognised by the CIPR. Students who successfully complete the course can benefit from being fast-tracked to full professional membership grade of CIPR (MCIPR) – one year after graduation rather than two. Student members can access professional networking events (you can join five regional or sectoral groups of the CIPR). As a student member, you can also benefit from substantial membership fee savings early on in your professional career.

Modules

Marketing Communications; Consumer Insights; Digital Media Strategies; Brands & Branding; Research in Action; Corporate Communications; Final Project

Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2, or equivalent. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of speaking, writing, listening and reading.

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Marketing Communications at Bournemouth University - UCAS