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Marketing, PR and Advertising with Placement Year - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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UCAS CODE: N56P

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising with Placement Year


Offering practical, in-depth study of one of the most exciting business disciplines, this specialist degree equips you to plan effective communication campaigns that deliver the right message to the right people in the right way.


Why choose this course?

Build skills in marketing communications, PR and advertising. Keep up to date with latest multi-media techniques. Learn how a strong, consistent brand image is developed – and the impact it has on business profitability,


Is this course for you?

If you’re intrigued by the way companies promote products, services and brands to different audiences, BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising is the right choice. It’s accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) so – if you choose specific modules – you’ll gain exemptions towards the CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing.


How you will learn

Whether in a classroom, computer lab or studio, all your learning will be framed in a business context. We encourage you to be creative – devising eye-catching media, memorable slogans and mood boards to produce powerful communications.


Opportunities and experiences

Through live company projects, networking with marketing agencies, trade fairs and exhibitions, you’ll gain insights into latest trends and ideas.


Boost your employability with a placement year

You’ll have the opportunity to take a placement year to put the skills you’ve learned into practice in a real-world environment. We'll support you to find your placement and throughout your year in industry. Placements allow you to gain valuable experience to add to your CV, make industry contacts and help you to narrow down what kind of role you may be interested in after graduation.


Careers and employability

BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising propels you to success in areas like account, product, brand or communications management. Your skills in campaign development and analysis will set you apart as a marketer who can demonstrate real return on investment. Our graduates now make their mark everywhere from multinational blue-chip companies to their own agencies.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    73rd out of 92 8

    39th out of 90 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    119 59%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    27th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    88th

    56

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    117 55%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    24th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    25th

    43

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