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Marketing Communications with Advertising at Bournemouth University - UCAS

Course summary

Become an innovative marketing communications expert with unparalleled proficiency in advertising strategy, development, and planning. Why Study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Advertising?

  • Develop the knowledge and tools to launch creative advertising, including research, strategy, branding, creative media planning and analysis
  • Understand the roles of advertising agencies, the dynamics within their client relationships, and the process of generating inventive ideas and concepts for cutting-edge advertising campaigns
  • Work on real-world industry briefs and co-create academic and professional research with staff including consultancy projects for industry clients. Gain insights from experts in advertising, marketing communications, public relations, and digital media
  • Tailor your degree to suit you, with the opportunity to move across to our Marketing Communications courses at the end of your first year and select from a range of option units in your final year
  • 90% of our students who study Marketing Communications courses are working or studying 15 months after graduating in roles such as Account Director, Creative Director, Planning Director and Creative Solutions Manager, Event Coordinator, Internal Communications Specialist, Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager and Qualitative Researcher
  • Complete a work placement anywhere in the world, giving you the chance to put theory into practice, make great career contacts and bolster your CV.

Modules

Year 1: Principles of Marketing & Marketing Communications | Academic & Professional Skills | Contemporary Debates in Marketing Communications | Digital Essentials | Research in Action 1 | Integrated Marketing Communications


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N592
Institution code:
B50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 4

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £18700 Year 1
International £18700 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 with Advertising at Bournemouth University - UCAS