Advertising and Brand Creativity department

The Advertising and Brand Creativity department is part of communication studies at AUT. It covers creative principles and practices, creative strategy, campaigns, copywriting, integrated marketing communication, advertising, art direction, and production.

We’re proud of our strong links with the advertising industry; connections that make it easy for our students to start their advertising career.



Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate study in advertising creativity will give you a solid grounding in this area.

  • Bachelor of Communication Studies in Advertising and Brand Creativity

Postgraduate courses

The Advertising Creativity department offers a range of postgraduate degrees:



  • Postgraduate Certificate in Communication Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies
  • Master of Communication Studies
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy

Research in communication studies

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across communication studies.MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH

Industry associations



We are recognised by the Design and Art Direction university network and are fully supported by the Commercial Communications Council.