University of East London
Advertising BA (Hons)
University of East London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Advertising BA (Hons) and other courses in Marketing at University of East London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Marketing.

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24966 £23942 £28323
25-75 percentile range £21977 - £27977 £19374 - £29472 £22352 - £36875

Course Description

At the University of East London, we offer you a unique insight into advertising. You'll learn all about the advertising industry: what it does, how it works and how it's changing in relation to the world that it shapes and that helps shape it.

You'll learn about branding, market research techniques and digital media production, and take a detailed look at how today's consumer society works.

Guided by industry experts, you'll have the best chance not just to study but also to learn while at work in this ever-expanding industry.

You'll be involved in work placements and consumer research projects. We'll give you the chance to study everything from promotional media practices to photography and cultural theory while you also learn the best media and digital production skills.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for a BA, you can study this course as an 'extended', four-year programme. In your first year, you'll take a foundation year which prepares you for a successful transition to the BA course.

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.

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 BA (Hons) at University of East London

35% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Customer service occupations

Assessment is continuous throughout each term and is undertaken individually and in groups in relation to both theoretical and more practice-based modules. ****We assess modules on the course through:**** **essays** **presentations** **production pieces** Other modes of assessment unique to the course include, in year three, the presentation of an advertising industry pitch to industry professionals and, in year two, the running of a focus group as part of the study of market and consumer research methodologies.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Marketing

Qualification requirements

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Advertising, 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 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 £14160 year 1
International £14160 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:

January 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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of University of East London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of East London in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #68 
    • #80 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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About University of East London

The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.

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Student composition of University of East London

undergraduates:
10430
postgraduates:
5400
Total:
15830
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Where is this programme taught

Docklands Campus
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