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

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**Explore the value of digital media in marketing communications and develop a command of cutting-edge digital media practices and communications that will enable you to be innovative, strategic, and creative in your own practice.****Why study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Digital Media at BU?**- Gain specialist digital practice skills including, social media marketing, digital content creation and digital analytics- Work on live briefs set by industry for unit assessments and learn ...Read more


Explore the value of digital media in marketing communications and develop a command of cutting-edge digital media practices and communications that will enable you to be innovative, strategic, and creative in your own practice.


Why study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Digital Media at BU?

- Gain specialist digital practice skills including, social media marketing, digital content creation and digital analytics- 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- At the end of your first year you can choose which Marketing Communications course best suits you and your career interests- 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. You’ll be career-ready with 96% of our Marketing Communication graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023).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.

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9/101
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23rd
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55th
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Aishwarya
23 Feb 24

Best aspects - scenic location, library, Café aroma, curricular projects, opportunity to opt for placement year. Worst aspects - many accessible restrooms have room for..Read more

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Lily
13 Feb 24

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48 - 72 Grades / Points required

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£5,760 per year

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£5,760 per year

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Students from Wales

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£18,700 per year

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£18,700 per year

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£18700 Per year

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Based by the sea in south-west England, Bournemouth University (BU) focuses on producing future-ready graduates, with every student able...

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