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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N561
Advertising
University of South WalesCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Advertising at University of South Wales is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA ( Hons) Advertising course at USW Cardiff will help prepare you for a career in the dynamic, exciting industry that is Advertising. This degree programme, based in the heart of Cardiff, will give you the opportunity to engage with agencies from day one. Our highly experienced course team teaches you all aspects of advertising, from how to generate social media content and final campaign outputs (across all media platforms), to consumer behaviour, marketing and psychology. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advertising Principles and History
Consumer Behaviour and Psychology
Creative Advertising Strategy
Digital Marketing and Social Media
Campaign Development and Execution
Brand Identity and Positioning
Integrated Marketing Communications
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:N561
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC To include a related subject such as Business, Psychology, Sociology, English, Maths, Politics, and Media Studies |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
76%Working
2%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
93%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
83%Student voice
90%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of South Wales
University of South Wales offers Advertising as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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