Marketing Communications with Public Relations (with Foundation Year)

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Course summary

Why study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations at BU?

Hone your skills in strategic public relations management, crisis communication, influencer relations and event management

Work on live briefs set by industry for unit assessments and learn from professionals who deliver guest lectures and workshops every year

Co-create academic and professional research with staff including consultancy projects for industry clients

At the end of your first year you can choose which Marketing Communications course best suits you and your career interests

Complete a work placement anywhere in the world, giving you the chance to put theory into practice, make great career contacts and bolster your blossoming CV. Within fifteen months of completing the course, 96% of our students are in employment or further study.

This course includes 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.

Modules

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Media & Current Debates | Media Work. As part of the Degree, in Year 1 you will study Principles of Marketing & Marketing Communications | Academic & Professional Practices for Marketing Communications | Contemporary Debates in Marketing Communications | Digital Essentials | Consumer & Stakeholder Principles | Integrated Marketing Communications

How to apply

29Jan

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:: N598

Institution code:: B50

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

Go onto work and study

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