Marketing Communications with Public Relations (with Foundation Year option) BA (Hons)

Why study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations at BU?

  • Hone your skills in strategic public relations management, crisis communication, influencer relations and event management.  
  • Equip yourself to enter a variety of potential careers based on your knowledge and expertise in managing stakeholder relationships and organisational reputation  
  • 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.

Course Accreditation: BU is an Accredited Teaching Centre of the UK’s professional public relations industry body, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Being accredited distinguishes our public relations degree in industry as leading in the field. This partnership gives you an opportunity to obtain a practice focused certificate in public relations during your time at BU. 

BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
4 - 5 years Duration
N594/N598 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: 112 tariff points (Grade DMM). T Levels: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). All subjects considered. 

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2025 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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