Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Course Description
From the biggest brands to up-and-coming influencers, promotional culture is all around us. Our unique degree helps you develop the skills and knowledge you need to work in this exciting digital world.
You’ll learn a blend of creative, analytical and technical abilities, from studying the media industries to cutting edge skills in carrying out your own audience research.
We’ll also give you the chance to write advertising copy and press releases, make and distribute promotional videos, plan media campaigns and manage social media accounts.
Why study Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising at Huddersfield?
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This is the only course with this title in the UK – there’s no degree quite like this one.
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You’ll learn from our top academics, who do pioneering research in promotional culture, participatory media and fandoms.
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Use our industry-standard equipment, studios and software to become an expert content creator.
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Work experience opportunities mean you can put what you’ve learned into practice.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 46 graduates of Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Advertising.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising BA (Hons) 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 | |
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| Median salary | £23000 | £20500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £17500 - £25500 | £19500 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Advertising
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21591 | £21283 | £25411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19060 - £24366 | £16994 - £26509 | £19738 - £32424 |
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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.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising BA (Hons) at University of Huddersfield
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Applicants with prior learning or prior experiential learning will be considered individually by the School of Music, Humanities and Media Accreditation and Validation Panel, to assess whether it is appropriate to grant general or specific credit towards the course. Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Media, Promotional Culture and Advertising BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office [email protected] or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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, 2024
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Business
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- #50
- #501
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- Business & Management Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
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- #21
- #26
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Advertising in the UK?
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- - Academic Reputation 30%
- Employer Reputation 10%
- Research Citations Per Paper 30%
- H-index 30%