LeeAdvertising and Design MAUniversity of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): £32,750
Fields: Design / Media Arts, Marketing

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): Oct 1, 2025
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Jul 31, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Sep 11, 2026).

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Respond to supporting-statement questions on the application form.

CV or resume

Full up-to-date CV required.

Design portfolio

Optional

May be requested after you submit your application. Electronic link or PDF; demonstrate research, idea development and presentation of final concepts; include materials showing creative ability; identify your role in any group work.

Degree certificate and transcript(s)

Degree certificate and transcripts or partial transcript if still studying; official English translation where original is not in English.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent. Preferably in an advertising or design-related degree (including art, literature, social sciences or business) as listed on the course page.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Advertising/design-related subjects preferred; other areas (e.g. healthcare, innovation management, law, teaching) may be considered. Portfolio of recent practical work may be requested after application.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); University of Leeds Masters standard / course page.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4 in reading, listening and speaking; 4.5 in writing) | Old scale: 88 overall (R20, L19, S22, W21); University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; University of Leeds Masters equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (central international entry requirements). Applies to tests taken before 21 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.

LeeAdvertising and Design MAUniversity of Leeds · Leeds, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

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