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The Mass Communications degree will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options and find the best fit for you.
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(BA) Mass Communications
Degree Duration
4 Years :
1 Year Pathway + 3 Year Degree
Pathways Available
International Stage One
Start Dates
April | January | September
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.
Whether you choose to start in year one or join via direct entry from college into the second or third year, the Mass Communications degree will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options and find the best fit for you.
You are introduced to a range of disciplines involving professional communication, which include Advertising, Public Relations, Branding & Brand Communications, Employee & Organisational Communication. You learn about the basic functions and purpose of these disciplines and see how they often work together strategically. You also examine the variety of communication channels, platforms and methods used in mass communications through analysis as well as practical work. You further explore the skills behind producing digital communication content and how to establish a web presence and personal brand. This broad set of skills and knowledge prepares you, ultimately, for a career in the flexible and dynamic marketplace of communication.
Choose choice, choose Edinburgh Napier.
Click here to view the university website for more detailed course and module information
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.
Students will participate in a variety of learning and teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, team work, class discussions, one-to-one supervision, independent study, practical projects, and workshops.
Assessments are designed to reflect the academic and/or professional focus of a module. Students will write essays, develop research portfolios, write learning logs, undertake individual and team presentations, write exams, and develop research projects to set briefs and established professional standards.
We are a top 2 UK modern university for Communication and Media studies (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Recognised by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA)
The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level. Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
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