BA (Hons) Creative Advertising with Foundation Year

This innovative and exciting degree course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic and fast-paced world of advertising. You'll learn how to develop creative campaigns that engage and persuade your target audience, using a range of media platforms and techniques. Our experienced tutors will guide you through the process of creating and pitching your own advertising campaigns, giving you the practical experience you need to enter the industry with confidence. With a foundation year, this course is perfect for those who want to explore their creativity and develop their skills before embarking on the full degree program.

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Our course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the advertising industry, including its history, theories, and practices. You'll learn about the different types of advertising, such as traditional media and digital marketing, and how to create effective campaigns that resonate with your target audience. In addition to your core studies, you'll have access to a range of resources and facilities, including our state-of-the-art media suite, where you can produce and edit your own advertising materials. With regular guest lectures from industry professionals, you'll gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field.

Unlock Your Creativity at Buckinghamshire New University - The Ultimate Destination for Advertising Students

Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to study creative advertising. Our campus is located in the heart of Buckinghamshire, providing easy access to London and other major cities for work experience and networking opportunities. Our experienced tutors are all industry professionals with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share. Plus, our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalized attention and support throughout your studies.

This course is offered as a four-year program, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree. You will learn to apply creative problem-solving to create targeted and innovative communications and solutions to a diversity of briefs. You will gain a better understanding of people and gain insights into how they think, behave and act. We all have thoughts but not all are ideas. Creative Advertising will help you develop your thoughts into ideas and then into concepts, which can then be turned into campaigns or content. It will enable you to identify issues and problems and equip you to solve them.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for our three-year programs, or those who do not feel fully prepared for first-year entry, can be considered for the four-year program including a foundation year. Applicants to these will have typically achieved between 32-56 UCAS tariff points.