A state-of-the-art facility where business and students connect.
The Business School is a modern hub for business and law students which blends light-filled classrooms, airy lecture theatres and inviting social areas with hands-on facilities including a live trading room, a customer experience lab and a moot court room.
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We strongly encourage you to secure a twelve-month industry placement to maximise your employability and boost your professional network within the creative industries.
With our partners in Careers and Employability, we prepare you to find, apply, and secure highly competitive commercial roles.
Advertising and branding students have engaged in local, national, and international placement opportunities, working directly with global leaders including Chase Distillery, Disney, Gymshark, Jaguar Landrover, Loreal, and Mercedes-Benz.
Part of the student experience involves stepping out of the classroom and learning more about how marketing works in various settings or contexts.
Students have visited London to attend the Marketing Expo’s, Milan to see luxury fashion in action, Barcelona to learn about the rich culture and marketplaces. They’ve also visited Malaysia to participate in a student sustainability conference, and France to share research practice.
Destinations and activities will vary depending on demand.
Practical and experiential learning are the defining features of this research-informed course.
You’ll get involved with applied creative assessments and collaborate with local and national organisations, frequently interacting with industry leaders and alumni during guest lectures.
A standout experience is your involvement with ‘ThreeSixty‘, our in-house student consultancy, where you will solve live challenges for real clients. These immersive agency experiences ensure your CV is highly distinctive, featuring a portfolio showcasing demonstrable, real-world advertising success.
Your lecturers are a dynamic team with a wealth of applied experience. They bring both industry and academic expertise to your studies with a depth of knowledge that enables you to put theory into practice. Their expertise ranges from banking, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), music and retail.
They are published authors and industry experts tackling real-world issues including identity formation, interconnected systems and market transformation.
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in some of their research projects within your time on the course.
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Advertising and Branding students use this dedicated space, utilising eye-tracking and facial recognition tools to conduct research into consumer psychology, ensuring all creative campaigns are backed by data.
Advertising students can leverage this digitally enabled, immersive simulation project to practice interprofessional learning and pitch creative concepts within a simulated high-stakes agency environment.
With over 500 open-access computers across our three campuses, including dedicated 24/7 rooms, you’ll have the tools you need to succeed.
Whether you prefer PCs or Macs, each device is equipped with the latest Microsoft Office suite and specialist software.
FuturePark in Cheltenham features state-of-the-art equipment and technology to support your learning.
It’s a collaborative hub that helps local businesses and community organisations foster innovation, exchange knowledge, and learn.
Oxstalls library provides 24/7 access to books, online journals, computers and study space.
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Student life at UoG goes beyond your course – it’s a chance to connect, explore new interests and make the most of your time here.
The Students’ Union offers a wide mix of clubs and societies. Tech-focused options include Gaming & Esports, Machine Learning and Nintendo, while those with a business mindset can get involved in the Marketing Society, Design or Mooting & Law.
For a change of pace, there’s Yoga, Climbing, Football, Volleyball, or something more niche like Book Club, Chinese Traditional Games or the Taylor Swift Society.
However you spend your time outside the classroom, there’s plenty to get involved in.
In Cheltenham there are halls of residence at Park campus and Pittville Student Village. In Gloucester, there are halls of residence at Oxstalls, Blackfriars and Upper Quay. Our accommodation promise guarantees our first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
We can help you find work placements or paid opportunities through Unitemps with local employers. We also run a student ambassador scheme giving you the chance to earn money by supporting the University at a range of events.
UoG’s Career Studio offers career coaching and support for students and graduates. Our career promise guarantees you 6 months of free career support if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching.
Our Money Advice Team can advise on how to organise your budget and check your entitlement for bursaries, loans and hardship funds. Our budgeting guide will help you make the most of your money with budgeting tips, financial support, and practical advice.
We run open days in early summer and autumn. If you’re unable to make it to an open day, we also hold campus visits or you can also meet us at an exhibition.
Our Disability Support team offers confidential, one-to-one support to students with disabilities including learning difficulties, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and chronic medical conditions.
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