Advertising Design BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Advertising Design BA (Hons) at University of South Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies 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 | £23000 | £18500 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24500 | £14500 - £23000 | £17000 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Advertising is communication that encourages people to take action. It embraces many different disciplines such as psychology, sociology, business and, of course, design. This Advertising Design course is one of only a few specialist advertising courses in the UK. We focus on creative ideas, technical skills, and understanding contemporary culture. You’ll explore the areas of art direction, copywriting and strategy development, as well as how to design campaigns for all forms of advertising, including digital and traditional print-based.
We have strong links with industry and you’ll work with creative professionals through ‘live’ projects. We’re actively involved in the D&AD (Design & Art Direction) education scheme, which provides opportunities for you to showcase your work to advertising agencies. Your studies here in Cardiff will help you gain creative and technical skills, as well as the confidence, to work in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of advertising. Studying Advertising Design in Cardiff, you’ll be a part of our creative community and have the chance to collaborate with other creative industries students such as photographers, artists and musicians. When you graduate, you could pursue a career as a creative director, brand manager, copywriter, media buyer and planner, digital marketer or account handler.
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
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Advertising Design BA (Hons) at University of South Wales
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
To include a relevant subject.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Advertising Design BA (Hons)
| EU | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £12600 | year 1 |
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, 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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of South Wales in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is a government funded university in Wales, and its campuses are located in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. The university is the result of the merging of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, in Newport. Each campus shares an equal importance for the university, each providing its own series of facilities for distinct uses.
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