MSc Creative Advertising
Edinburgh Napier University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MSc - Master of Science

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Merchiston Campus

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This is the most successful MSc course in the UK for aspiring creatives. We teach practical skills and an understanding of the industry required for a career in advertising.The world of advertising is fuelled by bright minds and creative thinkers. It generates millions of messages that reach consumers via an ever-increasing number of channels.Around 200,000 people are employed in UK advertising design and marketing, and at its heart are the ‘creatives’. These are the art directors, copywriters, ...Read more

This is the most successful MSc course in the UK for aspiring creatives. We teach practical skills and an understanding of the industry required for a career in advertising.The world of advertising is fuelled by bright minds and creative thinkers. It generates millions of messages that reach consumers via an ever-increasing number of channels.Around 200,000 people are employed in UK advertising design and marketing, and at its heart are the ‘creatives’. These are the art directors, copywriters, content creators and strategists who are the creative powerhouse of the industry.Work Placement- Yes

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WUSCA ranking:
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20/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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56th
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96th
What students say
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Alessio
24 Jan 24

Best would be all the people I met, including staff and obviously my coursemates. Worst has to be how windy it gets in the morning in front of the..Read more

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Eilidh
24 Jan 24

Best - friendly relationships with students, uni staff and lecturers Worst - maybe need cosier study spaces?..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£8,030 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£8,030 per year

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Students from Other UK

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£8,030 per year

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Students from England

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£8,030 per year

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Students from Scotland

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£8,030 per year

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Students from Wales

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£8,030 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£20,540 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£20,540 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

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Alessio
24 Jan 24
MSc Creative Advertising
Best would be all the people I met, including staff and obviously my coursemates. Worst has to be how windy it gets in the morning in front of the...
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Eilidh
24 Jan 24
MSc Creative Advertising
Best - friendly relationships with students, uni staff and lecturers Worst - maybe need cosier study spaces?...
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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
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