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Marketing Communications at Bournemouth University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Open days

19Mar
Bournemouth University 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: Engage in a 30-week optional placement to gain hands-on experience, apply your knowledge in real-world settings, and enhance your personal development. We offer a wide variety of placement options through our extensive links with organisations in the UK and globally. Our Careers & Employability Service and faculty placements office provide dedicated support throughout your placement journey.
  • Professional Development: Leverage strong industry connections, earn professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway, and enhance your employability with the Graduate Skills Programme.
  • Lifetime Career Support: Benefit from ongoing career guidance, from one-on-one appointments with our CareersBU team to access our online careers portal, MyCareerHub, even after graduation.
  • State-of-the-Art Learning Experience: Engage in hands-on learning with live projects, case studies, and simulations, all supported by our modern facilities and expert faculty.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain a deep understanding of marketing communications strategies and techniques, blending theoretical insights with practical applications.
  • Cutting-Edge Trends: Stay ahead with the latest in marketing, including digital storytelling, branded content, and branded entertainment.
  • Global and Inclusive Community: Learn in a vibrant, diverse environment with students from around the world, fostering a 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.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £11500 Year 1
Northern Ireland £11500 Year 1
Scotland £11500 Year 1
Wales £11500 Year 1
Channel Islands £11500 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £11500 Year 1
EU £19000 Year 1
International £19000 Year 1

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 .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Marketing Communications at Bournemouth University - UCAS