University of Worcester
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations BA (Hons)
University of Worcester

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations BA (Hons) and other courses in Marketing at University of Worcester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Marketing.

Overall student satisfaction
52 /100
10 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 £23000 £20500 £27500
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £24500 £17000 - £26500 £20000 - £36000


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

Overview

Equip yourself for a challenging career in the fast-paced and fast growth marketing communications industry. It is also recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) as career-relevant.

You'll learn from our team of specialist academic staff and marketing communications professionals and be supported by regular career coaching. You'll engage with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) as you position yourself to enter this highly creative sector.

With its strong focus on innovation, creativity and contemporary issues, (such as digital communications, social media, instant gratification and globalisation), this highly-specialised degree will signal that you are creative, focused and commercially-driven. You will be able to demonstrate your marketing communications expertise alongside the skills most valued by employers.

You will engage with the latest thinking through a research project supported by a member of our Customer Interactions Research Group.

Please note: There will be a charge for membership of professional bodies.

Key Features

  • 100% overall student satisfaction for Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations in the National Student Survey 2018 and 2019
  • Enhance your employability through internships, consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement and integrated coaching from experienced business leaders
  • Experience international cultures and develop a global mind-set through options to work and study abroad
  • A degree which is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Recognised from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
  • Associate Membership with Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • Opportunities to engage in additional professional certifications throughout the degree

Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.

The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.

Recent University of Worcester achievements

  • Shortlisted for Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2016, 2019 and 2020
  • Top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
  • Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards 2019
  • Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017)

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

Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR).

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

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, Advertising & Public Relations BA (Hons) at University of Worcester

85% Caring personal services
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

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)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 4.5
    • Foundation year
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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.

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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Worcester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Worcester in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #63 
    • #75 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 10 university rankings of University of Worcester

About University of Worcester

The University of Worcester (UW) is a publicly funded research university, located in Worcester, England. Dating back to 1946 as an Emergency Teacher Training College, it was only in 2005 that UW received official university status. The university’s main campus is known as St John’s and is where most of the courses take place, although those related to business, computing, marketing and management are taken on by the university’s secondary campus which is known as City Campus.

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Student composition of University of Worcester

undergraduates:
6750
postgraduates:
1230
Total:
7980
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