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Marketing Communications

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MA On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 1 - 2 years January, September £12075 per year £19950 per year
Course fee notes

Scholarships rewarding academic achievement available from £2,000. Find out more. Fees are for September 2026 entry. Please check Bournemouth University course website for the latest tuition fees information: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-funding

About Marketing Communications, MA - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study MA Marketing Communications at BU? 

  • Exciting Placement Opportunities: Engage in a 30-week optional placement to gain hands-on experience, apply your knowledge in real-world settings, and enhance your personal development. We offer a wide variety of placement options through our extensive links with organisations in the UK and globally. Our Careers & Employability Service and faculty placements office provide dedicated support throughout your placement journey.
  • Professional Development: Leverage strong industry connections, earn professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway, and enhance your employability with the Graduate Skills Programme.
  • Lifetime Career Support: Benefit from ongoing career guidance, from one-on-one appointments with our CareersBU team to access our online careers portal, MyCareerHub, even after graduation.
  • State-of-the-Art Learning Experience: Engage in hands-on learning with live projects, case studies, and simulations, all supported by our modern facilities and expert faculty.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain a deep understanding of marketing communications strategies and techniques, blending theoretical insights with practical applications.
  • Cutting-Edge Trends: Stay ahead with the latest in marketing, including digital storytelling, branded content, and branded entertainment.
  • Global and Inclusive Community: Learn in a vibrant, diverse environment with students from around the world, fostering a global perspective and cultural empathy.

Course accreditation

Branded Content Marketing Association (BCMA)

Students can benefit from a special member rate and free access to select Branded Content Marketing Association Accreditation (BCMA) events. 

Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

This course is recognised by the CIPR. Students who successfully complete the course can benefit from being fast-tracked to full professional membership grade of CIPR (MCIPR) – one year after graduation rather than two. Student members can access professional networking events (you can join five regional or sectoral groups of the CIPR). As a student member, you can also benefit from substantial membership fee savings early on in your professional career. 


Entry requirements for this course

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