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

Overview

The Marketing Communications with Public Relations (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) BA programme from  Bournemouth University has been developed to give you a solid understanding of how theory guides innovation and creativity amongst communication with stakeholders, influencers, and its role in organisational reputation. 

On this course you will usually be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

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. 90% of our Marketing Communication graduates were in employment of further study within 15 months of finishing their studies

• 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.

Career opportunities:

This Marketing Communications with Public Relations (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) programme from Bournemouth University will give you all the skills you need to get ahead in this thriving sector and the work placement will allow you to make contacts and build relationships with those already working in the industry.

Among the roles you could take on are:

• Account Executive

• Communications Manager

• Executive

• Media and PR officer

• Publicity Co-ordinator

• Senior Publicist and Strategist.