Advertising and Brand Communications

Whatever the brand, whatever the market and whatever the media, successful advertising comes down to 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. this degree offers it all, and more. 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 in to 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.

Our ba (hons) advertising and brand communications degree offers the chance to spend a year getting a taste of professional life. it not only gives you the opportunity to develop your core skills and learn about how a business really operates in your industry, but also shows employers that you’re ready to get to work.study abroad instead of a placement, you’ll have the opportunity to spend up to a year overseas, studying with one of our partner institutions across europe, or beyond. go abroad in the third year of your degree, and you’ll not only learn about other cultures, improve your language skills and discover more about yourself – you’ll also boost your career prospects. having first-hand knowledge of another country’s cultures and traditions can take you far in a range of careers. and, by going abroad you’ll also demonstrate the kind of independent spirit and adaptability that many employers want. working abroad gaining work experience with an international flavour offers a double benefit. while you’ll learn valuable professional skills in a real-world workplace, you’ll also experience different cultures, ways of working and new perspectives. whether it’s a summer exchange, holiday internship or year-long international placement, global experience can make a world of difference to your career prospects.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: -666 $

Almost every business is a brand these days. your skills as an expert brand builder will be in demand from a range of employers. we’ll prepare you for careers in advertising, digital media, broadcast, marketing and public relations. our graduates are working in agencies like carat media and mccann erickson or as part of in-house departments at companies like jack wills, boots, and kellogg’s. they’ve gained a diverse range of roles, from account manager to search consultant. many of our graduates have gone on to set up their own businesses. some become independent consultants on branding. others have moved on to commercial sectors such as retail, sports, automotive or professional services.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: