Marketing and Communication with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

<strong>Develop critical insights, learn cutting-edge digital skills, and understand what it takes to succeed in the sector with our hands-on marketing degree</strong> <br/>Build critical, strategic, and creative skills to become an ethical and global professional. Youll impact audiences across platforms and complete exciting practical projects. Our marketing degree covers:<br/><br/><br/>- branding and marketing strategy<br/><br/><br/>• AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies<br/><br/><br/><br/>- digital communications and ethics<br/><br/><br/>- journalism and public relations<br/><br/><br/>- digital content creation and design<br/><br/><br/>- consumer behaviour and customer insight<br/><br/><br/>- media industries and platforms.<br/><br/><br/>We have worked with industry professionals to design our Marketing and Communication degree. Youll develop analytical, research, communication, personal, and professional skills to help you navigate future challenges and opportunities.<br/><br/><strong>Hands-on, dynamic, inclusive</strong><br/>Youll attend special events, workshops, and lectures led by industry professionals and leading academics from diverse backgrounds. We also foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. These opportunities will allow you to understand the sector’s latest developments, grow your network, and learn both inside and outside the classroom. <br/><br/><strong>Cutting-edge facilities</strong><br/>With our communication and marketing course, youll access our cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including:<br/><br/><br/>- our Media Production Suite: equipped to teach all aspects of content creation, short and long video, TV production, radio, and online broadcasting<br/><br/><br/>- multi-camera HD shoots with a flexible lighting grid, full range of audio inputs, and teleprompter facilities<br/><br/><br/>- a radio and podcasting studio: dedicated vocal booth, 70-inch TV, studio quality sound-system<br/><br/><br/>- a Mac suite: equipped with top of the range, 27-inch iMacs with secondary touch screens - available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Work placements: build professional experience</strong><br/>You can complete a work placement to build your skills and industry contacts. Past students have worked as:<br/><br/><br/>- head of marketing<br/><br/><br/>- digital content manager<br/><br/><br/>- market researcher<br/><br/><br/>- media planner<br/><br/><br/>- fashion marketer<br/><br/><br/>- public relations manager.<br/><br/><br/><strong>About the foundation degree</strong> <br/>Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.<br/><br/><strong>Why St Mary’s?</strong><br/>You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.