MA Marketing Communications

... United Kingdom
... Bournemouth University

Course Overview

  • Develop, implement and critically evaluate marketing communications strategies from both a theoretical and practical perspective 

  • Discover new and emerging forms of marketing communications, such as branded content, branded entertainment, and digital storytelling 

  • Develop insights into the latest techniques of marketing communications research and practice 

  • Benefit from strong industry connections with relevant professional bodies in the UK 

  • Gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway with exemptions once you’ve completed your course 

  • Graduate with the skills to pursue a successful career in advertising, marketing, public relations, branding, or any other marketing communications-related field. 

General Eligibility

The standard requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:

  • A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening, and reading or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Talbot


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time,1 year, Part-time,2 years


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Available Intake

January 2023, September 2023, January 2024, September 2024


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK:£9,500 per year EU/international:£15,750 per year,


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