Graphic Design: Advertising and Branding

Creativity, collaboration, tech and big ideas. if you think you want to work in advertising or branding, but you love graphic design, this could be the course for you. design is the (not-so) secret weapon behind every innovative brand, beautiful magazine, eye-popping piece of print and jaw-dropping digital interface. learn its secrets and carve out an influential career working with the biggest firms or apply your talents to make a positive impact on the world around you. this pathway lets you focus on the specialist skills you’ll need to work in the industry, learn the latest software and make lifelong friendships with like-minded creatives.

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd. this course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and cv with a work placement sandwich year. it’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: -12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Recent graduates of our graphic design programme are working in some of the most highly-regarded advertising agencies and with many of the world’s leading brands. the staff team’s network of contacts help secure placements for our students, and we prioritise maintaining an extensive alumni network, with regular reunions where current students can meet and learn from those now in industry. this course would prepare you to work as an art director, advertising creative, brand designer, brand strategist, copywriter or help you set up your own business.

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. University of Hertfordshire has partnerships with the following companies: