There are many reasons why taking this programme with a Foundation option could be the ideal choice; you may not have the exact subjects or grades at A level to meet the entry requirements, you may have tried other options such as apprenticeship and want to change direction or have been living abroad. Whatever your starting point, studying this programme with a Foundation option offers you a great opportunity to gain both a UK and US degree and start the adventure of a lifetime, studying with us in the world’s top student city. This is what our Foundation option can offer you: - Start this programme with lower entry qualifications, see our website for further details - A four year, full-time degree programme with an extra summer semester in Year 1, so you can study at your own pace - Timetabled English and study skills classes to enhance your knowledge and skills - Great student support including a Personal Academic Advisor, with help on housing, health and wellbeing, financial guidance and careers advice from our award-winning Student Affairs team **This programme is aimed at producing outstanding communications professionals, with specialist marketing and public relations knowledge and skills. It will equip you for a successful career in advertising and public relations, with a thorough grasp of how to engage audiences across different channels.** With our inter-disciplinary approach, you’ll be taken on an exploration of topics which involve communication, such as business, sociology and visual culture as well as studying the principles of marketing and PR and self-representation in the media. Small class sizes with an international cohort of students will give you a broad perspective. You’ll have the opportunity to listen to guest lecturers from the communications industry, providing their views on the latest trends and innovations. The third and fourth years of this programme are devoted to more specialisation in Advertising and Public Relations, when you’ll have the option to choose electives from an array of exciting topics, including Celebrity and Fan Culture, Video Production, Fashion Marketing and Retailing and From Script to Screen. Not only that, you’ll also have the opportunity to put your ideas into practice by pursuing an internship with a leading communications company or global organisation. Through our partnership with them, you’ll have membership of The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) – Europe’s largest and most influential PR and communications membership body, which organises training, conferences and events for communications professionals. It’s a career-oriented programme, giving you a clear foundation in both theory and practice, taught in London - one of the world’s most important centres for advertising and public relations. Like all Richmond graduates, you’ll also be able to qualify with two degrees – one for the UK and one for the US. **Top 5 reasons to study this programme:** - Explore the worlds of PR, advertising and communications in London, the hub of the global marketing communications industry - Learn from experienced academics and guest lecturers and become a student member of the Public Relations Consultants Association – Europe’s largest PR body - Gain vital work experience through an internship chosen from a wide range of leading international organisations in London, the USA and China - Develop strong communication skills in small classes within an international environment, alongside students from all over the world - Chance to specialise in electives of your choice which could open up specialist career opportunities for you **Career Paths** BBC, Bloomberg L.P, EMI Music, 19 Entertainment, Omnicom, MediaCom, Viacom, Disney Television International

The interdisciplinary Liberal Arts approach offers not just breadth but also depth of study and encourages students to make sounds judgments and think independently. A Liberal Arts education is one which encourages you to explore a wide range of subjects and programmes. It reaches across disciplines, building connections between different academic areas such as literature, science, mathematics, writing, business and psychology. Upon entry to Richmond University all students study the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum before specialising in their chosen field.

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26 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.

Course code: RF06

Institution code: R20

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Year 1

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GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4-9 (or equivalent)

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Student satisfaction : 83%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14750.0	Year 1
International	14750.0	Year 1

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