Overview

This new Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations (Hons) course from Edinburgh Napier University will prepare you for employment or postgraduate study in a range of disciplines such as advertising, public relations, branding, marketing, corporate communications, mass communications, media and digital communications.

Quick Facts:

The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry.

Whether you choose direct entry from college into third year, or study the first two years of this BA (Hons) Mass Communications degree and transfer across, the BA (Hons) Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations degree will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options and find the best fit for you.

Careers

You’ll graduate with the relevant skills to enter the main communication industries, including:

creative industries

advertising

corporate communications

marketing communications

public relations

public affairs

corporate & news media

branding

brand and reputation management

Accreditation

Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Management

Advertising Theory and Practice

Public Relations Theory and Practice

Branding

Visual Communication

Online Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Public Relations Advertising View 366 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement: BBCC including Grade C in English or other literary subject

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: CCCC including English or other literary subject

A Level: CCD including English or other literary subject

Irish Leaving Certificate: H3, H3, H3, H3 at HL including English or other literary subject*.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Award of Diploma with 26 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 5, 5, 5 including English other literary subject

T Level: Grade Pass / T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or an A Level

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17520 GBP / year

≈ 17520 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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