Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Undergraduate courses

Marketing and Communication (With Placement Year) with Foundation Year

St Mary's University, Twickenham

Add to favourites
St Mary's University, Twickenham

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Our degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.On successful completion of the Marketing and Communication Foundation Year pathway you will progress on to the Marketing and Communication undergraduate degree with a placement year.Develop critical insights, learn cutting-edge digital skills, and understand what it takes to succeed in the sector with our hands-on marketing degree Build critical, strategic, and creative skills to become an ethical and global professional. You'll impact audiences across platforms and complete exciting practical projects. Our marketing degree covers:branding and marketing strategyAI, data analytics, and emerging technologiesdigital communications and ethicsjournalism and public relationsdigital content creation and designconsumer behaviour and customer insightmedia industries and platforms.We have worked with industry professionals to design our Marketing and Communication degree. You'll develop analytical, research, communication, personal, and professional skills to help you navigate future challenges and opportunities.


Hands-on, dynamic, inclusive

You'll attend special events, workshops, and lectures led by industry professionals and leading academics from diverse backgrounds. We also foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. These opportunities will allow you to understand the sector’s latest developments, grow your network, and learn both inside and outside the classroom.


Cutting-edge facilities

With our communication and marketing course, you'll access our cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including:our Media Production Suite: equipped to teach all aspects of content creation, short and long video, TV production, radio, and online broadcastingmulti-camera HD shoots with a flexible lighting grid, full range of audio inputs, and teleprompter facilitiesa radio and podcasting studio: dedicated vocal booth, 70-inch TV, studio quality sound-systema Mac suite equipped with top of the range, 27-inch iMacs with secondary touch screens - available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


Work placements: build professional experience

You can complete a work placement to build your skills and industry contacts. Past students have worked as:head of marketingdigital content managermarket researchermedia plannerfashion marketerpublic relations manager.A placement year enables students to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between their second and final year. It is a substantial piece of paid experience where you can make a real contribution to your employer and it can really make you stand out from the crowd!It will also enable you to:Apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting Build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in.Develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplaceGet some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job!Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and careers teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. You will need to attend some preparatory workshops which will explain all aspects of the placement year and give you the skills to find the placement of your choice. With access to our jobs board, careers events and employer contacts you will be able to approach companies confidently and find the right opportunity for you.Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the 3 year version of your degree programme.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • University League Table

    69th

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE
Best of both worlds. A stunning green campus in a town setting, just a short train journey from Central London – one of the greatest cities in the world.
Alongside historic buildings are modern facilities that include sports science labs, TV studio, acting studios and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
Scholarships are available for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    58th out of 92 27

    76th out of 90 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    116 58%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    17th

    61

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    67th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    114 54%

    65th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    6th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    77th

    26

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!