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University of Lincoln

Lincoln , England ,United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Creative Advertising

In increasingly competitive global markets, it is the brands with creative, engaging, and innovative advertising that stand out from the crowd.

The BA (Hons) Creative Advertising degree at Lincoln encourages students to consider creative solutions for the challenges of global marketing. It prepares them to learn how to develop their thoughts into concepts that can be turned into creative campaigns.

The course explores the relationship between conceptual thinking, copywriting, and design. It gives students the tools to develop an understanding of the integrated nature of effective advertising.

Students have the opportunity to work on creative briefs for clients through a range of media, from television and print to digital and ambient advertising, gaining the practical skills and insight needed to meet real-world challenges.

Many of our academics are experienced practitioners who maintain industry links, helping to create opportunities for work experience. The course has an extensive range of long-standing relationships with some of the biggest advertising agencies in the world such as VCCP, Grey, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Ogilvy.

Students are encouraged to enter, and have been successful in, national and international competitions, such as Design and Art Direction (D&AD), You Can Now (YCN), and Cannes Future Lions. Find out more about our students' recent competition success:

Campus Information

Brayford Pool campus

Our stunning Brayford Pool campus is situated in the city centre with academic buildings, accommodation, shops, restaurants and cinema all within walking distance.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

85 per cent of the University of Lincoln's most recent Creative Advertising graduates were in work of further study six months after completing their course, according to the latest Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey.

Some of our most recent Creative Advertising graduates have gone on to work in top creative companies around the world such as Spotify, Grey, adam&eveDDB, Droga5, Fallon, WCRS, Achtung!, Leo Burnett, and Ogilvy. Many take on roles in communications and marketing, or set up their own businesses, while others go on to study further at Master’s or doctoral level.

Graduate roles have included Art Director, Content Creator, Strategist, Creative Producer, Junior Campaign Manager, Social Media Advertising Executive, Copywriter, Insights and Audience Planner, and Illustration Agent at destinations including Above+Beyond, AnalogFolk, Bare Conductive, Channel 4, Distract, Havas Helia, Havas LYNX, HTK, ITV, Karmarama, Lemonade Illustration Agency, McCann Worldgroup, Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi, St. Luke’s, Teads, The Drum, The Gate London, VCCP, VMLY&R, WCRS, Wieden+Kennedy, and Wunderman Thompson.

PSW Opportunity

UK has announced 2 years PSW to 2021 graduates.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

United Kingdom

GCE Advanced Levels: BBC

International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall

BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points

Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.

Bangladesh

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry onto year one of a Bachelor’s degree:

  • Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) with between 27 and 34 points.
  • Successful completion of three A Levels
  • Successful completion of a recognized International Foundation Year program

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

India

Students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

  • A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0)
  • A-Level qualifications.
  • Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course, you wish to apply for

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:

  • A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0). These qualifications should usually have been completed no more than 5 years before enrolling at the University of Lincoln. However, this requirement will usually be waived for applicants who achieved the required High School English grade and subsequently completed a degree in their home country that was taught fully in English. An official letter from the previous institution, confirming that the degree was taught in English, may be required. 
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Nepal

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require the following qualifications:

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Pakistan

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

  • Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for.
  • Successful completion of an Associate Degree with a minimum grade of 60%

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

  • English language requirements vary by program although typically range from IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (or equivalent).

Students who do not meet the above English language requirements may be eligible for entry onto a Pre Sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) course.

Sri Lanka

Students require one of the following qualifications for entry into year one of an undergraduate degree:

  • Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for.
  • A-Level qualifications: Specific information on A-Level requirements can be found on individual undergraduate course pages.
  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
  • National Diploma

Advanced Entry (Undergraduate)

Depending on your academic background and intended course of study, it may be possible to apply for advanced entry into year 2 or 3 of a University of Lincoln undergraduate course.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score).  Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Portfolio and Interview

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview where they will have the opportunity to go through their portfolio with a member of the academic team.

The interview will be a very informal chat about what interests and inspires you. It will also be your opportunity to find out about the course so it’s a good idea to have some questions ready for us.

Before students attend their interview it would be helpful to develop an awareness of recent advertising campaigns along with the ability to discuss the work of a range of practitioners in art and design. Students’ portfolios should provide evidence of creative thinking, enquiry, visual awareness, and problem solving. This could include drawing, design work, photography, and a willingness to utilise a range of media, materials, processes, and techniques.

  • Course Code: W213
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 03 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 47700 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: N/A
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