Course summary
Study Mass Communications with the option to specialise after Year 2, with this new professionally recognised course. Know you’re interested in communications but not a 100% sure what career? Edinburgh Napier University has more than 20 years' experience in teaching professional communication. Prepare for employment or postgraduate study in disciplines such as mass communications, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media and digital communication, with this new degree professionally recognised by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA). The BA (Hons) Mass Communications has a choice of three exit routes after Year 2: •BA (Hons) Mass Communications •BA (Hons) Mass Communications & Media •BA (Hons) Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations (also available as advanced entry) Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W121
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - BBCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
T Level - P
Mimimum Year 2 Entry Pass HNC in Media related subject with B in the Graded Unit - Advertising and PR, Media and Communication, Events Management. Other HNCs where primary subject areas include Advertising, PR, Marketing, Branding etc. will be considered individually. Mimimum Year 3 Entry Pass HND in Media related subject with B in the Graded Unit - Advertising and PR, Media and Communication, Events Management Other HNDs where primary subject areas include Advertising, PR, Marketing, Branding etc. will be considered individually. * Literary subjects accepted are: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Geography, Latin and Classics.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15160 | Year 1 |
| International | £15160 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ