Southampton Solent University

Course Details

BA (Hons) Advertising and Public Relations (Top-up)

Course Description

In just one year you can top-up your foundation degree or HND to a full honours degree. Our supportive tutors have extensive commercial experience in the industry and will pass on a vast range of corporate and marketing communications skills, from media relations to international promotional strategies. You’ll also build up a professional creative portfolio as you study, and graduate with a body of work that showcases your talent. Our close links with leading employers and industry bodies keep students up-to-date with the latest industry developments and provide extensive opportunities to work on live projects. High-profile advertising and PR professionals regularly visit, providing guest lectures, mentoring and feedback on student work, as well as work experience and employment opportunities.

Course Duration

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1year

Career outcomes

The course equips students for careers in the marketing and communications departments of public and commercial organisations. Previous graduates of this course are working in a wide range of relevant professions, including public relations, online environments, advertising and marketing. Suitable roles for graduates include: Advertising Public relations Marketing and sales Research Design Photography Film-making Postgraduate education Links with industry You will work on many different industry and live briefs, as well as having the opportunity to organise, set up and film a live event. Solent hosts a large number of industry speaker events.




BA (Hons) Advertising and Public Relations (Top-up) Southampton Solent University