BA (Honours) Marketing Communications and Advertising

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Sheffield Hallam University

Program Overview

This program focuses on the creative and strategic aspects of marketing communications and advertising. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of brand storytelling, digital campaigns, and consumer engagement, with practical projects embedded throughout.

Year 1
Students explore the foundations of marketing, advertising principles, and communication theories. They also begin to develop creative and analytical skills necessary for campaign design.

Year 2
In the second year, the course delves deeper into campaign planning, media management, and digital storytelling. Students work with real clients to create integrated marketing communications strategies.

Year 3
The final year emphasizes strategic advertising, brand communications, and global perspectives. Students complete a major project or dissertation focused on real-world industry challenges.

Focus Areas
This program highlights advertising, branding, media management, campaign planning, and creative communications.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates will be able to design innovative communication strategies, manage advertising campaigns, and integrate traditional and digital channels effectively.

Reputation

  • Strong reputation for creative and industry-focused curriculum.
  • Accredited by CIM, enhancing career opportunities.
  • Offers real-world project experience with major brands.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Combines creative advertising, media, and marketing communications with core marketing knowledge to prepare graduates for roles in the creative and media industries.

Experiential Learning Highlights:

  • Creative Industry Projects: Develop advertising and communication strategies for real clients.
  • Placements: Optional work placements to gain professional experience in agencies and brand management.
  • Portfolio Building: Practical coursework allows students to create professional-standard portfolios.
  • Guest Speakers: Access to creative professionals who share trends and insights into advertising and branding.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Prepares graduates for careers in advertising, PR, branding, and campaign management, with roles such as Advertising Executive, PR Officer, or Creative Strategist.

  • University services to support your employment
    Hands-on learning through live briefs, agency collaborations, and access to the University’s enterprise hub for entrepreneurial support.

  • Employment stats & salary figures
    High employability with starting salaries around £21,000–£27,000.

  • University–industry partnerships
    Partnerships with PR firms, advertising agencies, and digital consultancies.

  • Long-term accreditation value
    Recognised by industry bodies such as CIM and Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA).

  • Graduation outcomes
    Graduates move into roles in PR, creative media, digital advertising, and integrated communications.

Further academic progression
Suitable progression to MSc Marketing Communications, MSc Digital Marketing, or CIPR professional qualifications.

Program Key Stats

£18,000 (Annual cost)
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


86 %

Eligibility Criteria

BBC - BBB
3.0
28 - 30
65 - 70

N/A
N/A
6.0
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Advertising Account Executive – manages client advertising accounts
  • Media Planner – develops media strategies for campaigns
  • Copywriter – creates engaging advertising content
  • Public Relations Executive – manages media relations and brand reputation
  • Marketing Communications Specialist – handles messaging across channels
  • Creative Director (entry-level path) – develops campaign concepts
  • Brand Communications Manager – aligns brand messages across platforms
  • Event Marketing Coordinator – plans promotional events
  • Digital Campaign Manager – oversees online advertising campaigns
  • Content Strategist – builds content-driven brand strategies

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