MA Marketing Communications(16 month)
Bournemouth University
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Develop insights into the latest techniques of marketing communications research and practice. Youll be equipped with knowledge and skills allowing you to meet the ever-changing industry challenges while influencing ethical and sustainable marketing.Why study MA Marketing Communications at BU?Develop, implement and critically evaluate marketing communications strategies, from both a theoretical and practical perspectiveDiscover new and emerging forms of marketing communications such as branded ...Read more

Develop insights into the latest techniques of marketing communications research and practice. You'll be equipped with knowledge and skills allowing you to meet the ever-changing industry challenges while influencing ethical and sustainable marketing.

Why study MA Marketing Communications at BU?

  • Develop, implement and critically evaluate marketing communications strategies, from both a theoretical and practical perspective
  • Discover new and emerging forms of marketing communications such as branded content, branded entertainment and digital storytelling
  • Develop insights into the latest techniques of marketing communications research and practice
  • Benefit from strong industry connections with relevant professional bodies in the UK
  • Gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway with exemptions once you’ve completed your course
  • Graduate with the skills to pursue a successful career in advertising, marketing, public relations, branding or any other marketing communications-related field.

Careers

This course will prepare you for a career in advertising, marketing, public relations, branding or any other marketing communications related field. As a graduate of this course you will:

  • Be equipped with the knowledge, skills and insights to contribute effectively as strategic practitioners or research practice
  • Acquire appropriate relevant transferable skills that will contribute to successful practice in the workplace
  • Be well-versed in a number of pervasive issues that shape and set the parameters for contemporary marketing communications practice
  • Be able to develop, implement and evaluate effective marketing communications programmes responsibly.
WUSCA ranking:
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9/101
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23rd
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55th
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Entry requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent.

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£11,000 per year

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£17,500 per year

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£17,500 per year

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Bournemouth University
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