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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Marketing, PR and Advertising
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Marketing, PR and Advertising course at University of Derby.
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A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The Marketing, PR and Advertising course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
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| Business Studies | C |
| Sociology | A |
| Psychology | D |
| History | B |
| Media Studies | B |
| Subject | Grade |
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| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | C |
| Sociology | A |
| Psychology | D |
| History | B |
| Media Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N560
Here's what University of Derby says about its Marketing, PR and Advertising course.
BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising
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.
Work placements and internships
We'll encourage and support you to take work placements and internships. In between your second and third year, you can take an optional placement year or a summer internship. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills, network and build your professional profile.
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.
Did you know? We also offer this course:
- With a Foundation Year
Source: University of Derby
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Derby Business School
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Public relations
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Marketing, PR and Advertising course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
92%
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Teaching on my course
92%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
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Learning opportunities
91%
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
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Assessment and feedback
91%
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Assessment and feedback
91%
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91%
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89%
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89%
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89%
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Academic support
91%
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Academic support
91%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
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Organisation and management
79%
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Organisation and management
79%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
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How well organised is your course?
71%
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Learning resources
90%
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Learning resources
90%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
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Student voice
87%
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Student voice
87%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
high
Teaching on my course
88%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
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How well organised is your course?
74%
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Learning resources
94%
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Learning resources
94%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
The Marketing, PR and Advertising course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The Marketing, PR and Advertising course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Derby graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
Fifth year after graduation
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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