Communication, PR and Advertising

City (City St George's, University of London)
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsEvents managementMarketing

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

This unique course combines cutting-edge theory with the commercial knowledge and practical skills necessary to communicate effectively and persuade and influence consumers and audiences. This degree will help you gain a foothold in the exciting worlds of public relations, advertising and an array of related fields. If you are interested in a career in PR, advertising or any of the many professions that require precise and targeted communication, this could be the right course for you. This course will teach you how to compose effective communication and understand how businesses and other organisations seek to influence and persuade consumers and audiences using media technologies.

You will learn the vital roles of communication in a global digital society and continually evolving industry. You will examine effective messaging and apply this knowledge to your own practical work. You will take modules in strategic business elements of communication: from public relations, media regulation and marketing communications to political or health communication, copywriting, corporate blogging, creative advertising and user analytics.

You will learn key practical and transferable skills necessary for employment in business and the creative industries and also examine the intersections of communication and media forms, both practically and commercially.

  • Learn how to communicate professionally for a variety of audiences and platforms: from advertising and public relations to social media marketing

  • Understand commercial communications operations, challenges and environments

  • Take advantage of excellent internship opportunities thanks to our central London location.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Events management, Marketing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £26,000