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

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Marketing at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Marketing.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
105 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Marketing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Marketing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £29000 £36500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £24000 - £34000 £29000 - £45500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Marketing

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24966 £23942 £28323
25-75 percentile range £21977 - £27977 £19374 - £29472 £22352 - £36875

Course Description

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.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at Bournemouth University

64% Sales occupations
9% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
4% Media Professionals
3% Administrative occupations
2% Welfare and housing associate professionals
2% Information Technology Professionals
2% Sales occupations
1% Elementary occupations
1% Skilled trades occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Marketing

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 7.0
    • Bachelors
    • 7.0
    • Masters
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Marketing Communications with Advertising (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Additional fee information

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.

Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Bournemouth University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Bournemouth University in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #30 
    • #37 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 26 university rankings of Bournemouth University

About Bournemouth University

Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.

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Student composition of Bournemouth University

undergraduates:
12520
postgraduates:
2740
Total:
15260
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