BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design
Penrose Way, London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design
Ravensbourne University London
Advertising & Brand Design
Program Overview: BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design
The BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design at Ravensbourne University London explores how visual storytelling brings products and services to life. Guided by insights, you will develop impactful brand communication, social media content, and advertising campaigns across multiple platforms while engaging directly with industry professionals through live briefs, studio visits, and mentorship.
This program connects strategic thinking and design, investigating emerging practices at the intersection of advertising and branding. You will explore graphic design, strategy, branding, copywriting, and art direction, working with industry partners and emerging technologies to prepare for one of the fastest-growing sectors of the UK creative economy.
Ravensbourne students on this course have won 21 Pencils at the prestigious D&AD New Blood Awards in recent years, including two coveted White Pencils, as well as 19 Creative Conscience Awards. The program has collaborated with global brands like Sky, Innocent, and Kopparberg, and leading agencies including Uncommon, TBWA, and JKR.
Key Program Highlights
- Award-winning course with 21 D&AD New Blood Pencils and 19 Creative Conscience Awards won by students in recent years
- Strong industry links with internship opportunities at brands like Apple, Sky Creative Agency, and Barclays
- Live briefs and collaborations with global brands and leading creative agencies from day one
- Professional portfolio development using cutting-edge digital and communication technologies
Curriculum & Modules
The BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design curriculum is structured across three years of progressive learning, moving from foundational skills to advanced self-directed practice. You will explore branding and identity design, copywriting and creative strategy, campaign development, social media content creation, team-working, project management, and interaction design.
Develop core creative skills and understand key concepts related to advertising and branding. You will examine the historical context of the discipline and explore creative principles through industry-standard design processes.
Learn to construct brand narratives and visual identities that connect strategically across print, social, and online channels to engage audiences and influence perception.
Create full strategic advertising campaigns, developing ideas for brand communication, marketing strategy, and interactive experiences across multiple platforms.
Explore your professional practice through cross-disciplinary collaboration, examining emerging practices such as social media content creation, audience participation, and experience design.
Engage in live projects with major clients and industry partners. Past collaborations have included brands such as WWE, Barclays, Shelter, and Kopparberg.
Elective Study Areas
Admission Requirements
Ravensbourne takes a flexible approach to admissions, valuing your creative portfolio alongside academic qualifications. You should ideally have a background in art, creative media, or design, and you will be expected to submit a portfolio of work demonstrating a range of skills and your fit for the course.
Academic Requirements
- Academic BackgroundBackground in art, creative media, or design preferred; a combination of portfolio and academic qualifications is considered
- A-Levels2 A-levels at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications
- International BaccalaureateMinimum of 24 points
- PortfolioRequired; must demonstrate a range of creative skills and suitability for the course
- InterviewOnline interview required as part of the admissions process
English Language Requirements
- IELTS5.5 overall with minimum 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
- TOEFL iBT72 points overall with minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17
- PTE Academic59 overall with minimum 59 in each component
Required Documents
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Scholarships & Funding
Ravensbourne University London offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities for international students to help make your creative education more accessible. Contact Uni4Edu for guidance on eligibility and the application process for these awards.
International Undergraduate Scholarship
GBP 3,500 per yearAutomatically applied to overseas fee-paying students starting undergraduate courses. This scholarship is provided as a tuition fee discount for each year of study and does not require a separate application.
Helen Lansdown Resor Scholarship
USD 10,000Awarded to creative women pursuing studies in any creative field. This scholarship also provides benefits such as internship opportunities and mentorship upon graduation.
Merit-Based Creative Awards
Varies (GBP 500 to GBP 10,000)A range of merit-based and external scholarship opportunities available to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and creative portfolio excellence. Contact Uni4Edu for details on current availability.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects
Graduates from the BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Design are ideally positioned to enter rapidly expanding areas of the creative industries. Ravensbourne is ranked first for employment outcomes in Creative Arts and Design subjects amongst local and specialist universities, with strong graduate employment rates.
Potential Career Roles
Industry Partners & Potential Employers
Rankings & Recognition
Ravensbourne University London is a specialist creative university recognised for its industry-focused teaching, strong graduate outcomes, and contributions to the UK creative economy. The university holds a Silver rating under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and has been ranked 4th best London university by StudentCrowd.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | QS World University Rankings by Subject | #201-250 |
| Creative Arts & Design (Employment Outcomes) | UniCompare | #1 (Specialist Universities) |
| Social Inclusion | Sunday Times Good University Guide / The Times | Top 20 UK |
| Overall UK Ranking | The Complete University Guide | Contact Uni4Edu for current data |
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