BA (Hons) in Advertising and Branding
Shah Alam, Malaysia
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 26,335 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The BA [Hons] in Advertising and Branding degree program aims to nurture creative thinkers with the skills and knowledge to investigate, analyze, conceptualize, and present visual information and creative ideas. Students will acquire the necessary depth and breadth of specialized and contextual knowledge to address a range of appropriate advertising problems in the industry. It is intended for those who wish to become advertising experts within the advertising industry. The subject combines Advertising, Communication, Design, Contextual Studies, and Professional Studies with technologies and processes in a coherent and relevant manner. The program aims to produce world-class graduates with a focus on competencies in creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial thinking, skills that are transferable across mediums, media, and settings.
On successful completion of the program, the graduates will be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
Intakes
January, April, and September
Duration
3 Years Full-Time
Why Study Here?
Holistic Education
The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.
Seamless Transfer into American Universities
We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.
Academic Mentorship and Support
Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.
Extracurricular Advantage
Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.
University Placement Guidance
We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.
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Curriculum
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Principles of Advertising
- Creative Thinking
- Designing with Type
- Graphic Communication
- English for Academic and Professional Communication
- Conceptual Art Direction
- Media, Culture & Society
- Communication Theory and Practice
- Digital Photography
- Cultural Literacy
Year 2 and Year 3
- Strategic Advertising Campaign
- Creative Copywriting
- Global Branding & Identity
- Media Planning
- Digital Media Literacy
- Law & Ethics in Communication
- Advanced Graphic Communication
- Research Methodology in Advertising
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Advertising Design & Production
- Entrepreneurship in the Arts
- Research Project in Advertising
- Final Year Project
- Industrial Training
- English Communication Skills
Discipline Electives (Choose 2)
- Basic Narrative Analysis
- Celebrity Culture
- Corporate Identity Design
- Design Thinking & Practice
- Introduction to Packaging
Free Electives (Choose 3)
- Advertising Through The Ages
- Global Media and Culture
- Understanding Social Media
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
for Local Student
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Community Service in Sustainable Development
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- Creativity for Sustainability
- Sustainable Development in Malaysia
for International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service
- Sustainable Creativity
- Sustainable Development in Malaysia
Career Opportunities
- Creative director
- Art director
- Brand manager
- Advertising account executive
- Copywriter
- Social media manager
- Creative production manager
- Account planner
- Media planner
- Web media advertising specialist
- Editors
- Strategists