Advertising and Brand Communications

Manchester Metropolitan University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsEvents managementMarketing

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,500

About this course

Overview

Whatever the brand, whatever the market and whatever the media, successful advertising brings together a combination of creative thinking, commercial awareness and strategic insight. The kind of people who excel in the industry don’t just offer exciting ideas, but also have an excellent eye for detail, a flair for communication and an instinctive understanding of their audience.

You'll learn about consumer behaviour, brand management and digital marketing communications – to name a few areas. You’ll get to grips with the media landscape, exploring integrated campaigns that balance traditional and digital channels. Put your creative abilities to the test, turning your own ideas into memorable advertising and learn how it all fits into a greater marketing strategy designed to build brands.

Along the way, you’ll have access to the real professionals – whether as guest lecturers, campaign clients or placement employers. So, by the time you leave us, you’ll be ready to join their ranks in the industry.

Features and Benefits

  • Learn from the experts: Our lecturers have worked in agencies, consultancies and client-side including the BBC, Conde Nast and PWC. They’ll use their first hand experience to inform their teaching.

  • Accreditations: This is a Chartered Institue of Marketing (CIM) accredited degree. As well as this, our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA placing us among the best business schools in the world.

  • Connect with the industry: Be inspired, expand your networks and broaden your horizons to the types of roles available in the sector. Attend guest lectures, industry placements and networking events. Final year students will have the opportunity to be mentored by industry professionals.

  • Enhance your employability: Through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our Rise at Manchester Met programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree and even learn skills to enahnce your creative aspirations.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, Events management, Marketing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,500