Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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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. 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 ...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. 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. 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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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55/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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31st
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72nd
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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There are no GCSE requirements. The Foundation Year will cover these skills in preparation for degree study. Grades / Points required

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£17,800 per year

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Living Costs at University Accommodation - 5845-7721 Per Year Full Time Annual Fees - 17800; Placement Year Fee - 1850

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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...
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