Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Prepare for a career in Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations, with this new professionally accredited course
Know you’re interested in Communications, but not a 100% sure what career?
Edinburgh Napier University has more than 20 years' experience in teaching professional communication.
Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), this new course will prepare you for employment or postgraduate study in a range of disciplines such as advertising, public relations, branding, marketing and corporate communication, mass communications, media and digital communication.
Whether you choose direct entry from college into third year, or study the first two years of our BA (Hons) Mass Communications degree and transfer across, the BA (Hons) Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations degree will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options and find the best fit for you.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 60 graduates of Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Advertising.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons) 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 | £22500 | £22500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £24000 | £19500 - £27500 | £23000 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Advertising
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21612 | £21177 | £25286 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19062 - £24380 | £16901 - £26392 | £19629 - £32303 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 3
Year 4
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.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University
| 60% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements Please note that this course allows Year 3 entry only. HND - Pass HND in a related subject (Advertising and PR, Media and Communication, Events Management) with grade B in the Graded Unit. Other HNDs where primary subject areas include Advertising, PR, Marketing, Branding etc. will be considered individually.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £14170 | year 1 |
| International | £14170 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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, 2024
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)
University Rankings
Positions of Edinburgh Napier University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Edinburgh Napier University in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About Edinburgh Napier University
Located on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Napier University delivers courses and programmes that have earned the institution recognition from QS University Rankings, as well as awards in the category of Student Satisfaction. The university operates from three separate campuses depending on the subject that the learner chooses to pursue - Sighthill, Craiglockhart, and Merchiston. Prospective students can expect to find Game Laboratories, Professional Music Studios, Conference Centres, and much more.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%