Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Advertising and Branding
Course overview
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, April, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 23,093 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 24,341 |
About
The BA [Hons] in Advertising and Branding degree programme aims to nurture creative thinkers with the skills and knowledge to investigate, analyse, conceptualise and present visual information and creative ideas. Students will acquire the necessary depth and breadth of specialised and contextual knowledge to address a range of appropriate advertising problems in 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 programme aims to produce world class graduates with a focus on competencies in creativity, critical thinking and entrepreneurial thinking, skills that are transferable across media and settings.
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 23,093
- Local students
- $ 24,341
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- $ 31
- Local students
- $ 147
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- $ 504
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
STPM
Average C or CGPA 2.0 (Minimum 2 principals)
A-Level
Minimum 8 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects)
Note: For A-Level points calculation
A = 10 points
B = 8 points
C = 6 points
D = 4 points
E = 2 points
Australian Matriculation
ATAR 55
Canadian Matriculation
55%
Monash University Foundation Year
55%
Sunway Foundation in Arts
CGPA 2.0
Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 28 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)
International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 24 points (excluding bonus points)
Sunway Diploma in Related Field*
CAVG 50% or CGPA 2.0
APEL.A
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
Specific Requirements
- Credit in English at SPM level or equivalent. IEP cannot be used to substitute a lack of Credit in English at SPM or Pre-University level.
Additional Requirements for Certain International Students
International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C and above to progress to the degree programme.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS or equivalent 6.0
Note: Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Sunway Diploma holders may obtain advanced standing if credit transfer requirements are met.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Principles of Advertising
- Creative Thinking
- Designing with Type
- Graphic Communication
- English for the Arts
- Conceptual Art Direction
- Media, Culture & Society
- Communication Theory and Practice
- Digital Photography
Year 2 and 3
- Advanced Graphic Communication
- Advertising Design & Production
- Digital Media Literacy
- Communication Skills
- Corporate Identity Design
- Creative Copywriting
- Discipline Elective 1 (Year 2)
- Discipline Elective 2 (Year 3)
- Final Year Project
- Free Elective 1 (Year 2)
- Free Elective 2 (Year 3)
- Global Branding and Identity
- Industrial Training
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Law & Ethics in Communication
- Media Planning
- Research Methodology in Advertising
- Research Project in Advertising
- Strategic Advertising Campaign
Discipline Electives(Choose 2)
- Basic Narrative Analysis
- Celebrity Culture
- Design Thinking & Practice
- Event Management
- Intercultural Communication
- Introduction to Packaging
- Investor Relations
- Political Communication
- Public Relations Writing
- Psychology in Communication
Free Electives (*)
*Free electives are courses offered university-wide. The Department of Communication will offer Global Media and Culture as a free elective. Students are encouraged to take the electives offered by other schools and departments.
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Critical Thinking
- Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption