Marketing Communications (with placement year)

Creative thinking to produce ‘ideas that work’ is at the core of what we do. The marketing industry spans advertising, social content creation, brand activations, planning and PR. You will develop a wide range of skills from art direction, copywriting, design, strategy and content creation.

Our industry award winning tutors have considerable marketing communications industry experience spanning advertising, brand development, creative direction, copywriting and strategy. You will learn how creative communication works, through strategic and insight-based thinking, that will connect brands to consumers in an interesting and meaningful way.

We currently work with leading national and international agencies. You will work on live briefs and pitch to agency partners, which in the past have included McCann, Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, BBH, Dentsu, Havas Lynx, AKQA, Social Chain, Creative Race and TBWA. In a constantly evolving creative world such links make sure our course reflects what is going on in industry and culture right now.

You’ll have the opportunity to enter prestigious and internationally renowned awards such as D&AD New Blood, Cannes Future Lions and the DMA Breakthrough Award. Our connections can lead to creatives from top agencies offering mentoring, work crits, live briefs and the opportunity for work experience.

We encourage students to find the aspect of the industry that they feel most interested in and pursue a path into it through first-hand experience of working with inspirational industry creatives.

It's time to unleash your creativity at Leeds Arts University.

Think expert tutors, specialist resources and freedom to experiment. Leeds Arts isn't just a university, it's a place where your creative visions come to life.

Each undergraduate course offers unique opportunities for you to grow, collaborate and innovate. Fashion designers have access to state-of-the-art cutting, printing, pressing and dyeing facilities, as well as the chance to exhibit their work on the runway. Cinematographers and filmmakers can capture their ideas on 4k cameras, industry-standard sound kits and green screens. And musicians can find their voice in the 24-track analogue/digital recording studio, sound-proofed instrumental rooms, high-tech computer suites and more.

Whatever your creative discipline, you'll have access to the latest technologies along with comprehensive careers advice and guidance. Leeds Arts offers professional development modules on undergraduate courses to give you a taster of working life. You'll get the chance to network, learn and build an impressive CV. Apply today!