Media, Marketing and Public Relations BA (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Media, Marketing and Public Relations BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Media Studies courses of University of Bedfordshire
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22016 | £19610 | £23614 |
25-75 percentile range | £19061 - £25031 | £15496 - £24645 | £18124 - £29677 |
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Course Description
This course will help you to develop a valuable set of skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of media and PR in contemporary societies, allowing you access to a range of future employment opportunities. This course combines a thorough understanding of mass-media theory and practices with an insight into the workings of the PR industry, exploring the full range of integrated PR activities and becoming an effective and responsible media analyst and communicator. You will develop PR consulting and planning capabilities and learn how to express yourself using appropriate media – able to influence and inform opinion. Throughout this course your will acquire valuable research and project initiation experience whilst working both independently and in teams.
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.
All Media Studies courses of University of Bedfordshire
Current jobs
All courses of University of Bedfordshire
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Publicity Studies courses of University of Bedfordshire
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Media, Marketing and Public Relations BA (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Media Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #39
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 14 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire
About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Marketing”: 4415 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - September Entry BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 63% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22350 | 137 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing (Data Analytics) BSc (Hons) | University of East London | 75% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14160 | 117 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 79% | 0% | 13% | £9250 | £14900 | 114 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | York St John University | 83% | 1% | 15% | £9250 | £14000 | 97 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing and Philosophy & Ethics BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 90% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £12500 | 111 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Fashion Management with Marketing BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £16125 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Business Management and Marketing BA (Hons) | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 75% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £16320 | 117 | Twickenham | On campus Full-time | |
Business and Marketing BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | 71% | 5% | 11% | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | 88 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Business Management with Marketing with Placement and Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Marketing and Management (with Study Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15400 | 126 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)