Marketing Communications with Public Relations (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)

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. 

Entry requirements

For September 2026 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). All subjects considered. 

International entry requirements:

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

• China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
• France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
• Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
• India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
• Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
• Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

For September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all components, or equivalent.

For more information, check out our international entry requirements.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.