Middlesex University
Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Middlesex University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Teacher Training at Middlesex University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £27500 £31500
25-75 percentile range £27000 - £32000 £23500 - £30000 £25000 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26506 £24958 £29360
25-75 percentile range £24888 - £29177 £19834 - £28299 £21478 - £34125

Course Description

Why Study BA Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year

The only degree in the UK that combines advertising, public relations and branding, this course is aimed towards those people who want a high performing, fast-paced career in the world of marketing and communications.

A degree from Middlesex University is a sign you can meet the professional demands employers are looking for. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Ogilvy, Warner Bros, Universal, Adidas and many more.

Keep up with this constantly evolving industry

People are creating, consuming and sharing content in new and innovative ways. If you’re passionate about working in advertising, brand management or publicity campaigns, then our course will set you up with the tools to succeed.

The course covers core topics such as brand management, campaign planning, public relations, social media marketing and digital advertising. You’ll be equipped with the creative thinking, communication, and strategy skills required for a fast-paced and ever-evolving career.

During your course, you'll develop your understanding of the roles that PR, advertising and branding play in every aspect of society. You'll also build a portfolio of work by planning and implementing campaigns, producing adverts and other kinds of promotional content for both traditional and online channels.

You’ll also learn how to work in virtual teams using a variety of project management tools, and you’ll have free licensed access to the latest industry standard software such as the Adobe Creative Suite to ensure you’ve got the digital skills employers are looking for.

We support you and your career goals

London is the global centre for advertising and PR, and we use this to host virtual networking opportunities and online guest lectures with some of the industry's top performers. You'll also have an opportunity to take part in a work placement to build your professional network.

You’ll have a Personal Tutor directly related to your course and if you'll receive support with academic writing, numeracy and library skills. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants have studied your subject and can support you based on their own experience.

Diversity and decolonising the curriculum

We are working to actively overcome the prejudices both direct and indirect that young people (especially young people of colour and those from less advantaged backgrounds) might face in higher education and media industries. We have taken concrete steps in decolonizing our curriculum and we work hard to ensure we offer a diverse range of learning materials, resources and space for exploration and creativity for all students in our quest to further that commitment.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Middlesex University

75% Teaching Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Teacher Training

English language requirements

test Grade
IELTS (Academic) 6
TOEFL (iBT) 72
PTE Academic 51
IELTS (Academic) 6
TOEFL (iBT) 72
PTE Academic 51
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £14000 year 1
International £14000 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £16600 year 1
International £16600 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

UCAS application code:

N56F

University Rankings

#65
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Middlesex University

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 29 different rankings

Positions of Middlesex University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Middlesex University in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #35 
    • #42 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #37 
    • #219 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

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About Middlesex University

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Student composition of Middlesex University

undergraduates:
12180
postgraduates:
2825
Total:
15005
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Where is this programme taught

Hendon Campus
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FAQ about Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Middlesex University

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £31500 after graduation.

  • Teaching Professionals (75%), Sales occupations (5%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (5%), Process, plant and machine operatives (5%)

  • 45 graduates rated the course 77. This means that 77% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Middlesex University.

  • It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 137 which is higher than 74.63% of all Advertising courses in the UK.