Marketing Communications with Advertising BA (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Marketing Communications with Advertising BA (Hons)
Become an innovative marketing communications expert with unparalleled proficiency in advertising strategy, development, and planning.
Why Study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Advertising?
• Develop the knowledge and tools to launch creative advertising, including research, strategy, branding, creative media planning and analysis
• Understand the roles of advertising agencies, the dynamics within their client relationships, and the process of generating inventive ideas and concepts for cutting-edge advertisin...
Become an innovative marketing communications expert with unparalleled proficiency in advertising strategy, development, and planning.
Why Study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Advertising?
• Develop the knowledge and tools to launch creative advertising, including research, strategy, branding, creative media planning and analysis
• Understand the roles of advertising agencies, the dynamics within their client relationships, and the process of generating inventive ideas and concepts for cutting-edge advertising campaigns
• Work on real-world industry briefs and co-create academic and professional research with staff including consultancy projects for industry clients. Gain insights from experts in advertising, marketing communications, public relations, and digital media
• Tailor your degree to suit you, with the opportunity to move across to our Marketing Communications courses at the end of your first year and select from a range of option units in your final year
- 90% of our students who study Marketing Communications courses are working or studying 15 months after graduating in roles such as Account Director, Creative Director, Planning Director and Creative Solutions Manager, Event Coordinator, Internal Communications Specialist, Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager and Qualitative Researcher
• Complete a work placement anywhere in the world, giving you the chance to put theory into practice, make great career contacts and bolster your CV.
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Looking for a uni that’s a bit different? There’s no place like BU. With seven miles of sandy beach, stunning countryside and a buzzing town, you’ll find opportunity in every direction.
At BU, your degree isn’t just about studying – it’s about your future. A BU degree opens doors: to exciting careers, new experiences, and the confidence to go further. Every course is built with employability in mind, so you graduate ready for what’s next.
From high-tech TV studios and genetic labs to sports rehab suites and clinical simulation facilities, you’ll learn using the same equipment as industry pros. Plus, you could even study abroad in places like Australia, France or South Africa.
And it’s not just about study. You’ll join a friendly, supportive student community and live in accommodation that feels like home from day one.
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Course Information
2 Clearing option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N592
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent
Scottish Higher
104 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
31
28 - 31 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
112 tariff points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
104 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D
104 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
112 tariff points
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
A level
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
M
120 UCAS tariff points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £19,635 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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