22Feb
UndergraduateMiddlesex University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Course Summary The Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year BA Honours at Middlesex University offers an exciting entry point for those passionate about creative marketing and communications but who may not yet meet the direct entry requirements for the degree. The foundation year will provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to progress into the full three-year degree. This course offers a unique opportunity to combine advertising, public relations, and branding, preparing you for a versatile career in these interconnected industries. Why Study This Course at Middlesex? Middlesex University’s Advertising, Public Relations and Branding with Foundation Year offers the unique advantage of preparing you for success in one of the UK's most innovative and diverse marketing disciplines. The foundation year is designed to provide the academic grounding needed to progress onto the full degree, ensuring that you gain the confidence, practical skills, and knowledge required to excel in the creative industries. Middlesex has strong industry links and a reputation for nurturing talent, with graduates going on to work at top companies such as Adidas, Ogilvy, and Warner Bros. What You Will Gain During the foundation year, you’ll focus on building the academic and practical skills required for success in advertising, public relations, and branding. You'll develop your ability to think critically, creatively, and strategically, while gaining hands-on experience in market research, brand design, and campaign planning. As you progress into the full degree, you'll refine these skills and build a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in creating, managing, and promoting campaigns across both traditional and digital media platforms. By the time you graduate, you'll be well-prepared to launch your career in a competitive and fast-paced industry. Modules For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-arts-and-creative-industries/
Modules
Foundation Year Exploring Media (30 credits) - Compulsory Digital Production Intensive (30 credits) - Compulsory Media Stories (30 credits) - Compulsory Media Portfolio Project (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 1 Brands, Media and Society (30 credits) - Compulsory Creative Advertising (30 credits) - Compulsory Public Relations Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory Content Design (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 2 Understanding Consumer Culture (30 credits) - Compulsory Brand Management (30 credits) - Compulsory Campaign Planning (30 credits) - Compulsory Creative Industries Work Placement (30 credits) - Optional Promotional Cultures (30 credits) - Optional Promotional Video Production (30 credits) - Optional Year 3 Independent Project (30 credits) - Compulsory Digital Advertising (30 credits) - Compulsory Social Media and Public Relations (30 credits) - Compulsory Campaigns and Social Impact (30 credits) - Optional Entrepreneurship (30 credits) - Optional Place Branding and International Diplomacy (30 credits) - Optional
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N56F
- Institution code:
- M80
- Campus name:
- Hendon Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - DEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-media. We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/help-with-your-application/undergraduate-application/entry-requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 51 | With at least 51 in all components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16600 | Year 1 |
| International | £16600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT