Study Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons) at Bournemouth University in the UK, Department of Communication and Journalism
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Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Department of Communication and Journalism

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,800.00 (US$ 22,987) per year
Living Costs at University Accommodation - 5845-7721 Per Year Full Time Annual Fees - 17800; Placement Year Fee - 1850

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Talbot Campus

Fern Barrow, Poole,

Dorset,

Bournemouth,

BH12 5BB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,635.00 (US$ 25,357) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Talbot Campus,

Fern Barrow,

Poole,

BH12 5BB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs) GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies. A-level and AS levels 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Access to HE Diploma 102–118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) Foundation Diploma/ 90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Extended Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma: This qualification is accepted as part of the overall tariff. Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Introductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Extended Project Qualification We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff. International Baccalaureate Certificates 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) An overall score of 28–31 points. Scottish Highers 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers. Scottish Advanced Highers 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). Foundation Year entry requirements Numeracy and literacy requirements There are no GCSE requirements. The Foundation Year will cover these skills in preparation for degree study. For September 2024 entry 48–72 UCAS tariff points. IELTS - Overall 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components TOEFL iBT - Overall 79

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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