Advertising and Branding, MA, Leeds Arts University

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time	1 year	September	GBP 9900 per year	GBP 18300 per year
MA	Part-time	2 years	September	GBP 4950 per year	find out

About Advertising and Branding, MA - at Leeds Arts University

This course has been devised for practitioners looking to excel in brand management, creative direction, and digital strategy. With an emphasis on creativity, adaptability, and critical thinking skills the course will appeal to recent graduates, early career professionals and creative professionals seeking a collaborative environment across the disciplines of advertising, branding and communication design.

The course is designed to build expertise in creative advertising, consumer behaviours, digital marketing, and campaign planning, while fostering an understanding of emerging media trends.

With a curriculum built around the principles of creative problem-solving, students will develop skills in crafting brand narratives and designing impactful campaigns. The course emphasises the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and strategic insight, encouraging students to approach branding and advertising through the lens of problem-solving and innovation.

This course is ideal for practitioners aiming to develop their understanding of advertising, branding, marketing communications, and digital marketing, advancing its graduates careers in agencies, corporate brands, or freelancing.

Entry requirements

At enrolment, you should normally have achieved a minimum of:

A 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent or;
A degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma /professional qualification

You will also need:

Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 5.5. Please see the English Language Requirements section below for details of accepted qualifications
A short portfolio (application images)
One reference to support your application from an academic or a creative practitioner
An international qualification equivalent to the above – please check how your qualifications match our entry requirements by visiting our International Students pages on our website - www.leeds-art.ac.uk/international

Applicants who hold a degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a satisfactory portfolio of work in support of their application.

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