Advanced Diploma of Advertising

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Enter the exciting world of advertising! Develop your specialist advertising, business and management skills so you can expand your career options.

The course will help you manage an organisation's advertising, work in an advertising studio or freelance in the advertising industry.

You may also eligible for dual qualification with Advanced Diploma of Marketing.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

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School of Business Services

Careers

  • account director
  • account executive
  • account planning manager
  • client services executive
  • client services director
  • marketing officer
  • copywriter

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide leadership and strategic direction for the advertising activities of an organisation. They analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual and managerial competencies. Their knowledge base may be highly specialised or broad within the advertising field. These individuals are often accountable for group outcomes and for the overall performance of the advertising function in an organisation.

Units and electives

Core Units

Elective Units

Completion of eight units comprised of five core units and three elective units. Two of the elective units must be selected from a list provided on the NTIS website.

There are no pre-requisite unit requirements though completion of Certificate IV and Diploma or their equivalent is preferred.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
  • International: IELTS 5.5
  • Mature: Relevant experience as assessed by the University
  • Other: Industry access via recognition processes

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