
Marketing, PR and Advertising BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Marketing, PR and Advertising BA (Hons)
BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising
Offering practical, in-depth study of one of the most exciting business disciplines, this specialist degree equips you to plan effective communication campaigns that deliver the right message to the right people in the right way.
Why choose this course?
Build skills in marketing communications, PR and advertising. Keep up to date with latest multi-media techniques. Learn how a strong, consistent brand image is developed – and the impact it has on business profitabili...
<strong>BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising</strong><br/><br/><strong>Offering practical, in-depth study of one of the most exciting business disciplines, this specialist degree equips you to plan effective communication campaigns that deliver the right message to the right people in the right way.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/><br/>Build skills in marketing communications, PR and advertising. Keep up to date with latest multi-media techniques. Learn how a strong, consistent brand image is developed – and the impact it has on business profitability.<br/><br/><strong>Is this course for you?</strong><br/><br/>If you’re intrigued by the way companies promote products, services and brands to different audiences, BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising is the right choice. It’s accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) so – if you choose specific modules – you’ll gain exemptions towards the CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing. <br/><br/><strong>How you will learn</strong><br/><br/>Whether in a classroom, computer lab or studio, all your learning will be framed in a business context. We encourage you to be creative – devising eye-catching media, memorable slogans and mood boards to produce powerful communications. <br/><br/><strong>Opportunities and experiences</strong><br/><br/>Through live company projects, networking with marketing agencies, trade fairs and exhibitions, you’ll gain insights into latest trends and ideas.<br/><br/><strong>Work placements and internships</strong><br/><br/>Well encourage and support you to take work placements and internships. In between your second and third year, you can take an optional placement year or a summer internship. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills, network and build your professional profile.<br/><br/><strong>Careers and employability</strong><br/><br/>BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising propels you to success in areas like account, product, brand or communications management. Your skills in campaign development and analysis will set you apart as a marketer who can demonstrate real return on investment. Our graduates now make their mark everywhere from multinational blue-chip companies to their own agencies. <br/><br/><strong>Did you know? We also offer this course:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• With a Foundation Year<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N560
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
A level
B,B,C
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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