Advertising & Digital Marketing - BA (Hons)
University of Northampton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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This is an exciting time to enter the marketing communications industry as advertisers develop campaigns for an increasingly complex and interesting media landscape. Throughout this Advertising and Digital Marketing Degree, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of digital platforms and traditional advertising media as you plan and create real campaigns. The degree culminates in a pitch to a leading company in the advertising industry, providing practical preparation for work in ...Read more

This is an exciting time to enter the marketing communications industry as advertisers develop campaigns for an increasingly complex and interesting media landscape. Throughout this Advertising and Digital Marketing Degree, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of digital platforms and traditional advertising media as you plan and create real campaigns. The degree culminates in a pitch to a leading company in the advertising industry, providing practical preparation for work in advertising and digital marketing roles.Our Advertising and Digital Marketing Degree suits those interested in creativity, tech and business with recent students working at companies such as Google, Disney, YouTube, The Financial Times, MediaCom, Next, Superdrug, Sainsburys, Publicis, Bauer Media and WPP.The advertising industry has been transformed by the digital and social media revolution. From start-ups to big businesses, from social enterprises to charities and the public sector, this discipline offers careers in a wide range of industry sectors.Experiences are at the heart of our advertising degree. As well as regular guest speakers and industry visits, we work on real projects with real marketing budgets. We operate as a marketing department from the first year. Typically, you will be set a brief and then develop and pitch your concept. You will work within brand guidelines, often appointing suppliers, like photographers or design agencies, to deliver your project.Optional Work Placement Year

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Shawn
28 Feb 24

The area lacks a lot of infrastructure and things to..Read more

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Mandy
02 Feb 24

I love Northampton! Tutors and students here are very friendly. I've met different people from different country! Studying in the UK is an eye opening experience and allows me to..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Shawn
28 Feb 24
Advertising & Digital Marketing - BA (Hons)
The area lacks a lot of infrastructure and things to...
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Mandy
02 Feb 24
Advertising & Digital Marketing - BA (Hons)
I love Northampton! Tutors and students here are very friendly. I've met different people from different country! Studying in the UK is an eye opening experience and allows me to...
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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus University Drive Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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