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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

  • Bachelor

This course is unique to ECU. It blends three different but related disciplines - marketing, advertising and public relations - to give you a suite of skills to work in any creative industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
Y99, 077130J
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$17,000 per year / $51,000 total
International Fees
$37,500 per year / $112,500 total

About this course

This course is unique to ECU. It blends three different but related disciplines - marketing, advertising and public relations - to give you a suite of skills to work in any creative industry.

You'll hone your marketing skills with strategic business management knowledge, and gain employability skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, communication and problem-solving. You may also get the opportunity to do a work placement in your area of interest, giving you advanced access to industry contacts, and a practical insight into future jobs.

You'll work with industry contacts, using the latest software to gain the skills you need to attract new customers, retain existing customers and enhance the relationship with the product, brand, or organisation. You'll also gain practical experience in both traditional and digital media and create portfolios that showcase your learnings and talents.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

This course is unique to ECU. It blends three different but related disciplines - marketing, advertising and public relations - to give you a suite of skills to work in any creative industry.

You'll hone your marketing skills with strategic business management knowledge, and gain employability skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, communication and problem-solving. You may also get the opportunity to do a work placement in your area of interest, giving you advanced access to industry contacts, and a practical insight into future jobs.

You'll work with industry contacts, using the latest software to gain the skills you need to attract new customers, retain existing customers and enhance the relationship with the product, brand, or organisation. You'll also gain practical experience in both traditional and digital media and create portfolios that showcase your learnings and talents.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Study locations

Online

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities

This combination of disciplines in one course will equip you with a competitive career advantage across many industries.

Possible future job titles

Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Product Manager, Business Development Manager, Market Researcher, Media Planner, Advertising and Promotions Manager, Copywriter, Desktop Publisher

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
84.5%
Overall satisfaction
86.4%
Skill scale
72.1%
Teaching scale
64.5%
Employed full-time
$57.4k
Average salary