MA Advertising and Design in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

University of Leeds | Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 30,250
(c. USD40,361.06)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MA Advertising and Design program equips students with the skills needed for careers in advertising and related communication design fields. Built on an interdisciplinary foundation, the curriculum rests on three core components: Design, Research, and Business. The Design component treats communication campaigns as a design challenge, offering both a structured development process and expertise in specialized areas like graphic, typographic, and digital design. Through partnership with Leeds University Business School - ranked among the world's top 100 business schools - the Business component delivers crucial knowledge in consumer behavior and media planning, empowering students to craft impactful communication strategies grounded in market analysis and brand positioning. The Research component develops skills valuable in both academic and professional settings, teaching students to employ diverse research methodologies that inform and assess their creative work through quantitative and qualitative data. Students may further enhance these research capabilities through dissertation or academic paper projects.

Adaptability, perseverance, and versatile skills are essential qualities for creative professionals. At the School of Design, we not only deliver research-driven, industry-relevant knowledge but also prepare you with transferable competencies for diverse career paths. This program provides the expertise and tools to thrive in this vibrant and growing industry.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Youll need a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent qualification in art or design (such as graphics, photography, film studies), psychology, marketing, business, English, sociology, or philosophy.

Youll be required to submit a portfolio of recent practical work, and to explain your interest in the course in response to the questions provided in the supporting statement of your application.

Applicants with degrees in other subjects may be considered on an individual basis. In exceptional circumstances we may also consider people who do not have a degree, but do have relevant work experience.

IELTS 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0 in each component skill
TOEFL iBT - 88 overall and no less than 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing.

Tuition GBP 30,250

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