Creative Advertising (with Foundation) BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

Why an Integrated Foundation Stage?

An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress to a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Creative Advertising, you'll develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.

Why Creative Advertising?

Our Creative Advertising degree equips you with the skills to successfully develop campaigns across digital, social, TV and print media, along with professional contacts to help launch your career. You’ll develop skills in art direction, copywriting, photography, design and moving image, as well as a strong understanding of the importance of brand identity and innovation in the market. With opportunities to work on live briefs, gain experience and pitch ideas to top agencies such as McCann, Ogilvy & Mather, Publicis and Saatchi & Saatchi, our graduates stand out from the competition. There’s also the chance to showcase work and make key industry contacts at D&AD’s New Blood exhibition, London (additional costs may apply, see course web page for details).

You’ll draw on the expertise of accomplished lecturers, with experience of working for global brands such as Nike, Disney, LEGO and Superdry. You’ll even have the chance to gain recognition for your work and follow in the footsteps of previous students who have won international awards, such as YCN Professional Awards, the Gold Award at the Roses Awards, Chip Shop Awards, the Shelf Awards, Creative Conscience Awards and the DMA Breakthrough Award. Our new Design Centre, complete with a dedicated advertising studio and boardroom, offers a special collaborative, creative environment where innovation and talent can develop and thrive. You’ll also benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard Adobe CC software.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

After the course

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 96% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2023 and based on 2020/21 leavers.

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