Bournemouth University
Marketing Communications with Digital Media BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Marketing Communications with Digital Media BA (Hons) at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Marketing.

Overall student satisfaction
83 /100
10 total respondents
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 £23699 £21177 £25286
25-75 percentile range £20699 - £26713 £16901 - £26392 £19629 - £32303

Course Description

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?

Study a range of applications, tools, strategies and techniques to understand and engage with contemporary digital consumers

  • 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).

IDM accreditation recognises that the course has met the content requirements for students to take the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data Driven Marketing, an entry level qualifications for those entering the data and marketing profession. Students may become DMA student members, use DMA content to support their learning and gain skills to increase their employability for work.

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 Digital Media BA (Hons) at Bournemouth University

64% Business and public service associate professionals
9% Administrative occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
4% Sales occupations
3% Media Professionals
2% Welfare and housing associate professionals
2% Managers, directors and senior officials
2% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
1% Sales occupations
1%

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff. Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website. Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information. Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marketing Communications with Digital Media, 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 Digital Media 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
EU £17800 year 1
International £17800 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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 4

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 25 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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