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

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BA (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 5 years September £9790.00 year per £19635.00 year per
Course fee notes

For September 2026 entry:

  • £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £19,635 per year (Int'l)
  • Foundation Year: £5,760 per year (UK, ROI & CI) £19,635 (Int'l)
  • Placement year: See website

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Course overview

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. 


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