Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
26 Sept 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh
You are viewing our beta course page.
Mass Communications, Advertising and Public Relations
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Prepare for a career in mass communications, advertising and public relations, with this new professionally accredited course
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.
Recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), this professionally focused course will prepare you for employment or postgraduate study in a range of disciplines such as advertising, public relations, branding, marketing, corporate communications, mass communications, media and digital communications.
The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry.
Whether you choose to start in year one or join via direct entry from college into the second or third year, the Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations degree will give you the opportunity to explore a variety of career options and find the best fit for you.
Choose choice, choose Edinburgh Napier.
We are a the #1 UK modern university for Communication and Media studies - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W123
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Including English or a Literary subject*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall, with minimum 33 credits at grade Merit and 12 credits at grade Distinction. English or a Literary subject* must be studied at Level 3.
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Including English or a Literary subject*.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English or a Literary subject*.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
H2, H2, H3, H3 at HL including English or a Literary subject*.
T Level - M
T Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or an A Level in English/Literary subject may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Mimimum Year 2 Entry
Pass HNC in Media related subject with B in the Graded Unit - Advertising and PR, Media and Communication, Events Management, Marketing. Other HNCs where primary subject areas include Advertising, PR,, Branding etc. will be considered individually.
Mimimum Year 3 Entry
Pass HND in Media related subject with B in the Graded Unit - Advertising and PR, Media and Communication, Events Management, Marketing
Other HNDs where primary subject areas include Advertising, PR, Branding etc. will be considered individually.
- Literary subjects accepted are: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Geography, Latin and Classics, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation, A Level Drama.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCCC
Including English or a Literary subject*.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
- Literary subjects accepted are: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Geography, Latin and Classics, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation, A Level Drama.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for Edinburgh Napier University - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ
Visit our website Visit our course page
Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
Related courses
At Edinburgh Napier University
Like this page