Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations BA (Hons)
London Metropolitan University
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**Why study this course?**Designed to equip you for a successful career in marketing communications and public relations, this undergraduate degree explores the drivers and dynamics of the communications industry, covering the key elements of modern theory and practice. Studying in London means youll be immersed in one of the worlds most important centres for advertising, communications and public relations with plenty of opportunities for industry experience. Youll also have the opportunity to ...Read more


Why study this course?

Designed to equip you for a successful career in marketing communications and public relations, this undergraduate degree explores the drivers and dynamics of the communications industry, covering the key elements of modern theory and practice. Studying in London means you'll be immersed in one of the world's most important centres for advertising, communications and public relations with plenty of opportunities for industry experience. You'll also have the opportunity to gain accreditation from professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (additional costs apply).


More about this course

This undergraduate course is taught in the heart of London – one of the world’s most important centres for advertising, communications and public relations. You’ll be well placed to undertake work placements in the industry, which will be available as credited modules during your degree.This career-oriented course explores the drivers and dynamics of the marketing industry, covering the key elements of modern advertising, marketing communications and public relations. You’ll learn techniques and approaches that will help you balance the often conflicting demands of an organisation’s stakeholders, enabling you to deliver clear and consistent results.The course will give you a clear foundation in both theory and practice, and focuses on helping you develop transferable skills. You’ll have the option to specialise in areas that interest you, with modules in copywriting, brand management and media relations available.As well as gaining valuable real-world experience through work placements, you’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad as part of your degree.


What our students say

"It's not been just a degree, it's actually been an experience. It's been an adventure." -Christopher Bird, former student"All of the modules were very rewarding and I found them extremely enjoyable. During the course of my degree I found myself revelling in marketing and the creative side but, saying this, I still thoroughly enjoyed all modules." -Natalie Lewkowicz, former student

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WUSCA ranking:
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73/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
85th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
127th
Marketing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Marketing graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Marketing graduate salary
£22,000
Publicity Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

CCCCD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:30,P:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

C Grades / Points required

Typical offer CCC (96 UCAS points from two or more A levels) from business-related subjects.

A minimum of 99 UCAS points with at least 78 points at higher level in business-related subjects, plus English and Maths standard level at grade C.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

You should have 60 credits overall in a business-related subject with 45 credits at Level 3 (with a minimum of 30 credits at Merit) and Communications and Maths units passed at Level 2. QAA accredited course required.

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.

In a business-related subject.

You will also need a further 48 UCAS points from two A levels (or equivalent) in business, humanities, social science, languages or science subjects.

Popular A-level subjects

Marketing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
25%
Business Studies
25%
Media Studies
24%
Sociology
20%
English Language
16%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,600 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,600 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£17,600 per year

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£17600 Per year

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London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University , City of London

London Met is a forward-thinking university, with a mission to transform lives though the power of education....

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London Metropolitan University
166-220 Holloway Road Islington N7 8DB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Holloway Road  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Highbury and Islington  0.3 miles away
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