FdA Marketing Communications - UCAS course code N592

UCAS Code: 
N592
UCAS Code: Start Date Location Costs: Enquire
N592 24/09/2012 Lansdowne £6,000
Attendance: 
Full Time
Duration: 
2 Years
Level: 
Higher level
Qualification Name: 
Foundation Degree
Awarding Body: 
Bournemouth University
Introduction: 

Offered within The Corporate and Marketing Communications (CMC) Framework of the Bournemouth University Media School,  this course offer students a solid, relevant and rigorous educational experience, and produces graduates who are employable and effective within the workplace. Students acquire skills which  could single them out from other advertising, marketing or PR students who have graduated from  traditional business schools. Employers and placement providers welcome the links with the Media School which has a national and international reputation for excellence.

Details: 

Year 1 - Level C

  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Consumer Culture and Behaviour
  • Communication and Research Skills
  • Integration of Marketing  Communications
  • Work Based Learning
  • Emerging GlobalThemes 

 Year 2 - Level I

  • Brands and Brand Communication
  • International Marketing Communications
  • Planning and Launching New Products
  • Customer Communication and Loyalty
  • Academic and Professional Research
  • Digital Communication Strategies

           

Entry Requirements: 
  • 4 GCSEs at grade C minimum, to include Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification
  • At least TWO A-Levels, or an equivalent or
  • Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC Diploma in Business or NVQ3 Business Administration, or
  • An Access to HE Diploma or equivalent qualification

Indicative tariff points 120 from two full A-levels or equivalent and to include one full A level at 80 tariff points (i.e. grade C) in a relevant subject)

Preferred subjects:Business Studies, Computer Studies, Communication, Economics, English (Literature, Language combined), Psychology, a Modern Language, a Science subject.

 

International Entry Requirements: 

If English is not your first language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) of 6.5,  TOEFL 570 (paper based),  or TOEFL 90 (internet based)  is normally required. A telephone interview may also be necessary

Progression: 

Successful graduates will be well-equipped to enter a wide range of Marketing/Marketing-related positions across a number of industries and organisations. Graduates may also apply to progress onto the BA (Hons) Marketing Communication at Bournemouth University,subject to availability. You will join this course at the start of a 40 week placement period, before progressing onto the Honours level. You could also progress onto other related degree level courses which may also require a one year work placement. For more information, please refer to careers guidance/course specific on The College's Higher Education website: www.thecollege.co.uk/higher-education/careers-guide

International Costs: 

£9500 (with a BPC scholarship of £1500 offered in addition).

Additional Info: 

Venue: The course is delivered at The College's Lansdowne campus, Bournemouth