Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) - BA (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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Creativity, collaboration, tech and big ideas. If you think you want to work in advertising or branding, but you love graphic design, this could be the course for you. Design is the (not-so) secret weapon behind every innovative brand, beautiful magazine, eye-popping piece of print and jaw-dropping digital interface. Learn its secrets and carve out an influential career working with the biggest firms or apply your talents to make a positive impact on the world around you. This pathway lets you ...Read more

Creativity, collaboration, tech and big ideas. If you think you want to work in advertising or branding, but you love graphic design, this could be the course for you. Design is the (not-so) secret weapon behind every innovative brand, beautiful magazine, eye-popping piece of print and jaw-dropping digital interface. Learn its secrets and carve out an influential career working with the biggest firms or apply your talents to make a positive impact on the world around you. This pathway lets you focus on the specialist skills you’ll need to work in the industry, learn the latest software and make lifelong friendships with like-minded creatives.Recent graduates of our Graphic Design programme are working in some of the most highly-regarded advertising agencies and with many of the world’s leading brands. The staff team’s network of contacts help secure placements for our students, and we prioritise maintaining an extensive alumni network, with regular reunions where current students can meet and learn from those now in industry. This course would prepare you to work as an art director, advertising creative, brand designer, brand strategist, copywriter or help you set up your own business.Duration- 3 years(4 year with sandwich year)Study abroad optionWork placement option

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14 Feb 25

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Lidia
11 Feb 24

I'm on the smaller De Havilland campus, so my opinion is mostly based on being in that location compared to College Lane. There's a few shops around the university, but it's..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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Venusha
14 Feb 25
Advertising and Digital Marketing - BA (Hons)
It’s all great as it is...
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Lidia
11 Feb 24
Advertising and Digital Marketing - BA (Hons)
I'm on the smaller De Havilland campus, so my opinion is mostly based on being in that location compared to College Lane. There's a few shops around the university, but it's...
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is a modern, dynamic and enterprising university that delivers career-focused degrees for...

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University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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