Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Become a visionary marketing communications professional with a second-to-none understanding of the strategy, development and planning of advertising in conjunction with other marketing activities.****Why Study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Advertising ?**- Develop specific knowledge and skills in advertising, including branding, creative, media planning and strategy - Learn how to develop strategic responses to advertising and marketing communications problems - Work on live briefs ...Read more


Become a visionary marketing communications professional with a second-to-none understanding of the strategy, development and planning of advertising in conjunction with other marketing activities.


Why Study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Advertising ?

- Develop specific knowledge and skills in advertising, including branding, creative, media planning and strategy - Learn how to develop strategic responses to advertising and marketing communications problems - 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 - 96% of our students who study Marketing Communications courses are working or studying 15 months after graduating. (DiscoverUni 2023)- 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.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.

WUSCA ranking:
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9/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
What students say
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Greta
02 Feb 25

Everyone including staff and other students are so incredibly welcoming and kind. The student union is amazing and a perfect atmosphere to be around. I couldn’t be happier with..Read more

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Lily-Rae
27 Jan 25

BEST - good events and keeping students up to date, a good support system, excellent facilities, amazing accommodation. WORST - better advertising of support system, more events..Read more

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48 - 72 Grades / Points required

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England

£5,760 per year

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Wales

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£18,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,700 per year

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£18700 Per year

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G
Greta
02 Feb 25
Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Everyone including staff and other students are so incredibly welcoming and kind. The student union is amazing and a perfect atmosphere to be around. I couldn’t be happier with...
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Lily-Rae
27 Jan 25
Marketing Communications with Advertising BA (Hons)
BEST - good events and keeping students up to date, a good support system, excellent facilities, amazing accommodation. WORST - better advertising of support system, more events...
Read more
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