StudyQA — Bachelor: Advertising — University of Northumbria at Newcastle (Page 11)

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We exist in a world with a constant supply of advertising to hand, and yet it is often ill defined. Our Advertising BA course teaches you exactly what it means, its wider importance and implication in our society and culture, and the specialist skills you need to work within the advertising industry. You will learn how to communicate strategically and creatively, and to understand specific target audiences. You will learn how to motivate and effect change and behaviours, and thinking, in individuals, and the general wider population through creative solutions. Guided by award winning, and published, lecturers with a wealth of industry experience, you will be joining an exciting degree to launch you into the global creative industries, and your chosen career path. Modules focus on a wide range of skills, from understanding Copywriting to Global Branding, Consumer Behaviours and Psychology to Ethics and Regulations, Media Practice to Live Industry Briefs.

BA Advertising at Northumbria is an energetic and lively course with lots of opportunity to discover which area you are particularly interested in, and it provides you with the aptitude and professionalism to succeed. We have a friendly and competitive studio environment, with professional industry standard facilities, and Mac Book laptops at your disposal. Through placement, live briefs, networking, end of year shows, London New Blood shows and visiting lecturers you will create extensive and valuable contacts. The career paths open to you are wide. Many of our graduates have found employment in what are considered to be the world’s biggest and most inspiring agencies, from Ogilvy&Mather Worldwide, Beijing, Adam&Eve/DDB and 72andSunny, Amsterdam, in a wide range of areas: creatives, copywriters, art directors, strategists, marketers, publicists, designers, producers and directors. Our Advertising degree allows you the choice and opportunity to flourish. If you think you can produce the next Monty the Penguin, Man on The Moon or Meerkat, come and see us.

E.S.A.P. in FADSS Level 4
Media Practice
Advertising: Production and Texts
Advertising
Global Media
Advertising: Campaigning
The Dynamics of the Advertising Agency
Principles of Visual Communication
E.S.A.P. in FADSS Level 5
Applied Media Production Skills
Advertising: Reception and Texts
Advertising: Brands and Brand Organisation
Dynamics of Advertising & Campaigning
The Sound of Advertising
E.S.A.P. in FADSS Level 6
Global Marketing and Communication
Media Dissertation
Media Practical Project
Celebrity Media
Advertising Placement
Copywriting
Live Brief
Advertising: Ethics and Regulation

Requirements

International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5. Pearson Academic score of 54 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51.
Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics.
Fully completed application form
Personal Email address must be included on application form
Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not in English)
Passport - copy of personal details page
Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
Portfolio if required (Art and Design portfolios only to be sent with application. Any other courses requiring a portfolio you will be notified how to send, after we receive your application)
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Confirmation of immigration history including copies previous and current visas if applicable