BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Course overview
Marketing communications and PR are interconnected. This course will not only teach you the skills to attract customers to achieve business goals but also how to tell a brands story engaging with the media, influencers and the public.
Key highlights
- Combines marketing communications with public relations skills
- Learn to attract customers to achieve business goals
- Develop brand storytelling for media, influencers and the public
- Option of a 30-week placement year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC-BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
- UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Public Relations Officer
- Marketing Communications Executive
- Marketing Executive
- Social Media Manager
- Account Executive
- Brand Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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