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Introduction to Advertising

Discover why advertising works and how to make it work for you. Put pen to paper as a copywriter, analyse consumer behaviour, and unpack the industry's ethical and legal questions.

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University of South Australia

Advertising

UndergraduateUSA-MARK2033

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100% online
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No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
Start dates
Starts 30 Jun 2025
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100% online
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No ATAR required. Start with a subject.
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Swinburne University of Technology

Use your creativity to engage and influence today’s crowded marketplace

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100% online
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3 years full time or part time equivalent
Edith Cowan University

A blended skillset of communication and creativity

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100% online
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3 years full time or part time equivalent
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