BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations
London Metropolitan University
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 62%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 46%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 71%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Foundation course: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £36,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Marketing.
What do graduates of BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations at London Metropolitan University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations at London Metropolitan University?
69% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations at London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 68 UCAS points.
Is BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations at London Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
Does BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations at London Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations at London Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.