MSc Creative Advertising Strategy

For anyone who mixes creative spirit with a business brain, there are few more exciting options than the world of advertising – a field that’s full of challenges and rewards. We can help you hone your creative skills, explore key marketing principles and gain invaluable industry experience, paving the way to an exciting future in advertising.

You’ll learn from an exceptional team, with the perfect balance of seasoned industry professionals and research-active academic experts. And, thanks to our strong industry connections, you won’t just learn about how advertising works, you’ll get to experience it for yourself, boosting your professional network and career opportunities.

Rise with Manchester Met

Rise is a programme available to all students at Manchester Met giving you the opportunity to earn practice credits on your degree through employment-enhancing activities. During your studies you can collect points for the activities you engage in and if you engage in enough activity you could receive recognition on your degree transcript.

Postgraduate students can get involved in activities such as project work, workshops, volunteering and certifications. For example, you could gain certifications with the likes of Microsoft, Adobe and the Project Management Institute free of charge. Not only are these fantastic to have on your CV but they are also transferable to a wide range of careers.

All Rise activities are organised according to themes of Digital Capabilities, Self-Effectiveness, Sustainability, Internationalisation, Enterprise and Civics. Completing a number of activities within a certain theme will also earn you micro-accreditations in the form of Digital Badges.

To find out more about what Rise has to offer, visit their website.

You’ll need a UK honours degree – at least a 2:2 – or the international equivalent. We’ll also welcome your application if you don’t have a degree, but you have significant relevant professional experience.

Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification.