Practical skills and an understanding of the industry are required for a career in advertising. The world of advertising is fuelled by bright minds and creative thinkers. It generates millions of messages that reach consumers via an ever-increasing number of channels.
Around 200,000 people are employed in UK advertising design and marketing, and at its heart are the ‘creatives’. These are the art directors, copywriters, content creators, and strategists who are the creative powerhouse of the industry.
This Master in Creative Advertising (MSc) has been developed in collaboration with the Scottish Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) and is taught by leading practitioners.
Facilities: The Merchiston campus, situated in the heart of Edinburgh, is home to creative industry students along with engineering and computing. This mix of disciplines helps create an inspiring, innovative, and collaborative atmosphere.
Inside you’ll also find the 500-seat Jack Kilby Computing Centre, open 24 hours a day in Trimesters 1 and 2, the library, and the Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association.