Bachelor of Arts (Major: Advertising)

Aside from being one of Australia's most competitive industries, advertising is also one of the most rapidly changing – presenting plenty of challenges and opportunities for practitioners. This well-structured program covers traditional advertising skills such as design and consumer behaviour alongside a thorough introduction to the new digital and social media platforms.

Core courses over the three-year program include Media and Society, Consumer Behaviour, Advertising and Promotions, Media Planning, Creative Advertising and Advertising Design. You will also choose 12 electives, allowing you to take a Minor or double Major in another discipline such as Applied Psychology, Sociology, Marketing or Public Relations.

Upon graduation, you will be fully equipped to work in various roles such as copywriting, media buying, brand management and creative direction.

Are you ready to take on the world? The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Advertising at The University of Notre Dame Australia will give you a unique combination of business and marketing savvy and enormous creativity. A Bachelor of Arts (Major: Advertising) strives to impart all those skills. You will learn about consumer behaviour, integrated marketing and media planning and develop your production and design knowledge. Contact us today to find out more.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates should be able to;

1. Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of one or more disciplines or practice areas
2. Identify appropriate sources and evaluate information
3. Demonstrate an awareness of different conceptual approaches and/or research methods
4. Demonstrate the technical skills, professional skills and ethical practice required by one or more disciplines
5. Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve complex problems
6. Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
7. Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others
8. Reflect upon personal knowledge, skills and experiences

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Graduates of this program will be fully equipped to work in a variety of roles such as copywriting, promotions and communications, media buying, brand management and creative direction.

You can apply directly to the University and there is no application fee.

To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it with all supporting documents.

If you prefer, you can download a print version of the international application form. The application form also contains questions relating to Genuine Temporary Entrant assessment. For more information, please download the International Program Guide.

• What you'll need to apply

  • Certified copies of your academic basis for entry
  • Certified copies of proof of English language proficiency
  • Certified copy of your proof of citizenship/residency
  • Certified copies of existing Australian visa and/or OSHC (if applicable)
  • Evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and living expenses while in Australia

• Admissions process

  Our admissions process comprises four easy steps:

  1. Apply – direct or via an education agent
  2. Receive your offer – successful applicants receive an offer via email
  3. Accept - your offer and make fee payment
  4. Enrol – receive your eCoE and apply for your student visa (if applicable), and enrol at Notre Dame