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Falmouth University

Falmouth Cornwall , England ,United Kingdom

Marketing Communications BA(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year

Are you driven by ideas and eager for a more creative take on marketing? As well mastering the fundamentals that underpin any great marketing campaign, you’ll be hands-on in our studios from the start to put theory into practice – working with real briefs and brands, in workshops and on group projects. From problem solving and strategic planning to an understanding of ethical, sustainable practice, you’ll graduate with core skills, creative fluency and a solid portfolio of marketing work.

You will:

  • Develop a strong marketing portfolio, showcasing your creative problem-solving and strategic thinking skills 
  • Gain knowledge and ability in communications planning and content creation 
  • Develop valuable professional skills through taking part in practical workshops, small group project work, team supervision and one-to-one tutorials 
  • Meet and network with guest speakers who are experienced marketers working for well-known brands 
  • Devise campaigns in response to real briefs set by our industry partners, working alongside Creative Advertising students 
  • Gain experience of working in multidisciplinary teams, in a lively studio setting 
  • Explore new and emerging marketing technologies, such as data-driven services, augmented reality, voice assistants and chatbots 

Marketing Communications BA(Hons) is accredited by the leading professional marketing body, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This means students who successfully complete the full undergraduate degree are part-accredited for qualifications CIM offers professional marketing practitioners.

Campus Information

Falmouth Campus

Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. With a lively creative community, impressive facilities and a library packed with resources, it’s the perfect space to share and develop your skills. What's more, just a few steps from the town centre and a short stroll to the shores of Gyllyngvase beach, inspiration is never far from reach.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As a Marketing Communications graduate you could become:

  • Brand manager 
  • Marketing executive 
  • Copywriter 
  • Content creator 
  • Account executive 
  • Consultant 
  • Public relations specialist 
  • Market researcher 
  • Social media manager 
  • Communications strategist 

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

Standard Year XII:

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%

ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%

SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%

ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%

IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

Recognised Foundation Diploma

BULATS

Undergraduate - 70

Cambridge English Scale

Undergraduate - 169

European Baccalaureate

A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English

IELTS

Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill

PTE Academic

Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)

  • Course Code: FY33
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 71800 GBP
    Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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