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Mass Communications

Edinburgh Napier University

Venues

Merchiston Campus

Content

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.

Prepare for employment or postgraduate study in disciplines such as mass communications, advertising, public relations, marketing, journalism, media and digital communication, with this new degree professionally recognised by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).

The course provides the opportunity to study at a partner university overseas, or complete a work placement in industry.

Year 1: Communication and Practice; Global Current Affairs; Being Digital.
Year 2: Popular Culture; Social Media and Analytics Project; Being Digital.
Year 3: Information, Communication, and Society; Mass Communications Research Methods; Branding.
Year 4: Dissertation; International & Intercultural Communication; Mass Communications Major Project.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBCC including English or another English based subject.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at CCCC including English or another English based subject.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

W121

Course Length

4 years

Department

Film, Journalism and Media

SCQF Level

10

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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