Bachelor of Professional Communication
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Professional Communication is a degree-level qualification live online lectures through LOU's virtual learning environment, giving students worldwide access to strategic thinking, research methodology, and industry-informed practice at London academic standards. Running across 36 months full (top-up routes available for holders of a UK Higher Diploma), this programme is designed for motivated learners who need digital library access without compromising on the quality or depth of their studies. Every component of the Bachelor of Professional Communication is virtual learning community, from live sessions with expert tutors to recorded materials and a comprehensive online career support.
By completing the Bachelor of Professional Communication, you will have the knowledge, skills, and professional grounding to strategically plan professional communication confidently, apply quantitative methods to industry frameworks at a degree-level standard, and apply your learning directly to real-world contexts across journalism, media & humanities. Graduates progress equipped with a solid understanding of strategic thinking, research methodology, and industry-informed practice and a recognised online qualification from London Online University.
Key Features
- Live online lectures through LOU's virtual learning environment, combining virtual learning community and online career support
- Aligned with National Union of Journalists (NUJ) professional standards and curriculum frameworks
- Course content informed by Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) guidelines and industry expectations
- Comprehensive delivered entirely online including academic resources, practitioner publications, and case study libraries
- Digital library access with qualified tutors and fellow learners across the globe
- Direct progression pathway into the LOU Master's in Professional Communication
- Industry references drawn from Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) and other internationally recognised professional bodies
What You Will Learn
- Strategically plan the core principles and theoretical foundations of professional communication
- Apply quantitative methods to practical approaches to key challenges in professional communication
- Develop evidence-based insights into the regulatory, ethical, and professional frameworks relevant to journalism, media & humanities
- Write academically about data, research, and industry information to inform decisions in professional communication
- Critically evaluate communication, stakeholder engagement, and professional presentation skills
- Research and analyse contemporary trends, emerging technologies, and global developments in professional communication
- Synthesise evidence on a degree-level portfolio of skills and knowledge valued by employers in journalism, media & humanities
Who This Course Is For
- Learners who wish to complete a full UK degree in professional communication via an entirely online route
- Learners based internationally who require live online lectures at London academic standards
- Career changers aiming to enter or pivot within the journalism, media & humanities sector
- Employees in journalism, media & humanities organisations who need delivered entirely online alongside full-time work
- Professionals who benefit from digital library access to balance study commitments with existing responsibilities
Career Pathways
- Journalist
- Social Media Manager
- Publishing Director
- Communications Manager
- Academic Researcher
- Editor
- Media Relations Director
LOU's dedicated online career support service provides virtual CV coaching, LinkedIn profile guidance, and online interview preparation to help Bachelor of Professional Communication graduates secure rewarding roles in journalism, media & humanities organisations across the UK and internationally.
Entry Requirements
- A-Levels (BBC or above) or IB (26+ points) or equivalent overseas qualifications
- A completed UK Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma for top-up routes
- IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or equivalent English proficiency
- Personal statement outlining online learning goals and career objectives
- Two academic or professional references
Why Study at LOU
LOU — London Online University — is an online-first division of Harold International College of London, designed for students and working professionals worldwide who want to study at London academic standards without relocating. Every programme is delivered entirely through LOU's virtual learning environment, combining live online lectures, recorded sessions available on demand, and digital library access.
LOU's curriculum is written and reviewed by industry practitioners across all ten disciplines and is built to give online learners the same depth, rigour and career-relevant knowledge as campus-based study. Virtual tutorial sessions, peer collaboration tools and live Q&A sessions with tutors ensure an engaged, supported learning experience accessible via LOU's virtual learning environment.
Apply for Bachelor of Professional Communication
Apply for your LOU online Bachelor degree and study from anywhere in the world and take the next step in your professional communication career with the Bachelor of Professional Communication from London Online University. This qualification is live online lectures, meaning you can advance your expertise and build a recognised London academic credential from wherever you are in the world. Enrol Now
