Skip to main content
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N594

Marketing Communications with Public Relations

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
Visit University Website
4 yearsDuration
£19,635Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations at Bournemouth University. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Marketing communications and PR are interconnected. This course will not only teach you the skills to attract customers to achieve business goals but also how to tell a brands story engaging with the media, influencers and the public. Why study BA (Hons) Marketing Communications with Public Relations at BU? - Develop your professional skillset in strategic public relations management, crisis communications, influencer relations and events management - Learn through developing campaigns and projects in response to live industry briefs and co-create academic and professional research wi... International tuition fees are £19,635 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Marketing Communications
Strategic Public Relations Management
Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy
Crisis Communications and Reputation Management
Events Management and Experiential Marketing
Integrated Marketing Campaigns
Influencer Relations and Media Planning
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:N594
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic66

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,635

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£78,540

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£31,500
3 years£24,000£28,500£34,000
5 years£30,000£37,000£46,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 42% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
8%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

Bournemouth University

About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Marketing Communications with Public Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#801QS World
#41UK Ranking
16,860+Students
84+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses