Marketing (PR and Advertising) with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Marketing at Derby ranked Top 10 in The Guardian University Guide 2020
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.
Foundation Year - helping you to achieve more
Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.

Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.