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BA (Hons) Creative Media, Branding and Advertising

MUMiddlesex University London · London

This unique degree is designed for students who want to master the art of creating engaging, innovative, and shareable content for the fast-paced worlds of advertising, branding, and creative media. As the only course of…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This unique degree is designed for students who want to master the art of creating engaging, innovative, and shareable content for the fast-paced worlds of advertising, branding, and creative media. As the only course of its kind in the UK, it prepares students for the challenges of a volatile and exciting industry. Students will learn through a blend of seminars, practical workshops, and industry-standard software training. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme, with a part-time option typically lasting five years. Throughout the degree, students will work on high-profile company briefs, develop professional portfolios, and have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in the second year. The curriculum covers essential areas such as consumer behaviour, visual storytelling, campaign planning, and the application of AI in digital communications. By fostering leadership, collaborative innovation, and entrepreneurial skills, the institution ensures graduates are well-equipped for diverse roles in the creative industries.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS: 80-112 UCAS points. A-level: BB-BBC. BTEC: MMP-DMM. Access requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3, of which all 45 must be at Merit or higher.

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Branding and Consumer Behaviour30 Credits Credits
Visual Storytelling30 Credits Credits
Creative Media Production30 Credits Credits
Communication Across Platforms30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Audience Insight and Engagement30 Credits Credits
Brand Identity30 Credits Credits
Campaign Planning30 Credits Credits
PR & Content Creation30 Credits Credits
Work Placement in the Creative Industries30 Credits Credits

Year 3

AI, Digital Communications and Marketing30 Credits Credits
Brand Management30 Credits Credits
Major Project: Production30 Credits Credits
Professional Identity and Entrepreneurship30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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