BA (Hons) Mass Communications with Advertising and Public Relations

Degree Overview

Know you’re interested in Communications, but not a 100% sure what career? Edinburgh Napier University has more than 20 years’ experience in teaching professional communication. Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), this professionally focused course will prepare you for employment or postgraduate study in a range of disciplines such as advertising, public relations, branding, marketing, corporate communications, mass communications, media and digital communications. The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry. Whether you choose to start in year one or join via direct entry from college into the second or third year, the Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations degree will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options and find the best fit for you. Choose choice, choose Edinburgh Napier.

Important

You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.

How you’ll be taught during your degree
You will learn through a variety of different methods, including lectures, tutorials, field studies and laboratory classes.

More than two-thirds of our permanent academic staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting their dedication and formal training in teaching undergraduate students. Together with our accreditation by The Royal Society of Biology – which is your assurance of the quality and relevance of our course to the needs of employers – this is your assurance of the up-to-date knowledge of our teaching staff and guarantee of a supportive learning environment.

Degree Assessments
A variety of assessment methods are used, including examination, assignments and practical assessments. These are balanced across the Programme to provide a challenging assessment experience, which allows you to do your best.