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Marketing (PR and Advertising) BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and part of the CIM Graduate Gateway, meaning if you choose specific modules, you’ll gain exemptions towards the CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing, enhancing your credibility as a marketer
Focus on the integrated management of marketing, marketing communications, PR and advertising
Improve your marketing knowledge whilst appreciating the full multi-media approach to marketing communications
You can choose to study abroad for a semester at CEU San Pablo University in Madrid, through the universities 'Go Places Go Further' programme. All classes will be taught in English
Placements, internships and hands-on projects for companies enable you to work on real marketing issues and develop your marketing skills.
All companies use marketing as a vital tool to promote products, services and brands to different audiences. The BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising offers a core understanding of key marketing, branding and communication concepts preparing you for a successful career in advertising and PR in either an organisation or agency environment.
Relevant, respected, rewarding
This is a practical, in-depth study of one of the most exciting business disciplines. You’ll be fully prepared to plan and execute effective communication campaigns that deliver the right message to the right people at the right time.
As you develop your skills in marketing, PR and advertising techniques you’ll understand how a strong and consistent brand image is developed and what impact it has on business profitability. By the end of the course, you will have built a professional digital portfolio.
About this course
Demand for advertising, PR and communication specialists in marketing is high. Your skills in campaign development, analysis and measurement of results will be in demand as a marketer who can demonstrate impact and return on investment.
You’ll have a great foundation to begin a successful career in areas like account, product, brand or communications management.
Past Marketing (PR and Advertising) students have gone on to work in large, multi-national blue chip companies, some have set up their own businesses; some work in marketing departments, some in specialist businesses; some work in the public sector. In all these areas there is a need for marketing skills for organisations to understand consumer needs and influence consumer behaviours.
"After graduating from the University of Derby I began my career in marketing at Derby City Council as the Marketing Officer for Sport and Leisure. After two years in this role I then progressed to Marketing Executive for Public Transport at East Midlands Airport." Kelly McHugh, Marketing graduate
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
6.0 (with 5.5 in each skills area)
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Subjects
- Marketing
- Marketing Communications
- Advertising
- Media
- PR
- Communications
- Fundamentals
- Business
- Marketers
- Design
Course programme
To complete the BA (Hons) Marketing (PR and Advertising), you'll study modules such as:
Stage one
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Managing the Brand
- Advertising Fundamentals
- Business Acumen and Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Design and Creativity for Marketers
- The Marketing Executive (double module)
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- PR and Media Management
- Marketing Research
- Digital and Social Media
- Consumer Behaviour
Stage three
- Independent Study (double module)
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing Across Cultures
- Services and Experiential Marketing
- Content, Copywriting and Creativity
- PR and Social Media
- Market Sensing
- Ethics, Sustainability and Community
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)
Marketing (PR and Advertising) BA (Hons)