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BA (Hons) Graphic Design

London College of Contemporary Arts

BA (Hons) Graphic Design at London College of Contemporary Arts. Art and design is about shaping how ideas look and feel, from brands and products to spaces and images.

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Duration: 3 years full-time
Campuses: London, Manchester
Award: BA (Hons)

Course overview

Art and design is about shaping how ideas look and feel, from brands and products to spaces and images. You will learn through studio projects, critiques and live briefs, building a portfolio that reflects your own creative voice.

Over the course you will move from core principles to specialist topics, finishing with an independent project on a question that matters to you.

Who this course is for

For visually curious people who want to turn their creativity into a professional career.

Where you will study

London College of Contemporary Arts

A creative and business college teaching university-awarded degrees in design, fashion, games, hospitality and management.

Study mode: Full-time, with on-campus teaching usually timetabled across two or three days a week

Campus availability and timetables can vary by intake. Your adviser will confirm the location and teaching days before you apply.

What you will study

Module titles vary between institutions and may change from year to year. Typical topics include:

Digital Design Tools
Typography and Image
Materials and Making
Contextual Studies
Live Briefs
Professional Practice
Portfolio Development
Final Major Project

Entry requirements for UK students

Open to UK residents, including British and Irish citizens and people with settled or pre-settled status.
No formal qualifications are needed for most applicants aged 21 or over. You simply have a friendly interview and complete a short written task.
Work and life experience count, whatever your background and however long you have been out of education.
You will need photo ID and proof of address dated within the last month. If you are not a British or Irish citizen, you will also need a share code.
Not sure if you qualify? Ask us. We check your options before you apply, free of charge.

Every application is looked at individually. If you are not sure whether you qualify, ask us before ruling yourself out.

Where it can lead

Product designer
Interior designer
Artist
Creative freelancer
Graphic designer
Photographer

Fees and funding

Eligible home students can apply to Student Finance England for a Tuition Fee Loan, paid directly to the institution, and a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs. Repayments only start once you have finished and earn above the repayment threshold.

Parents, carers and students with disabilities may qualify for extra, non-repayable support such as the Childcare Grant, Parents' Learning Allowance or Disabled Students' Allowance.

How we help with Student Finance

How to apply

Talk to an adviser
A free call to check the course suits your goals and circumstances.
Submit your application
Complete our secure online application and upload your documents. It takes about fifteen minutes.
Interview or assessment
Most institutions hold a short, friendly interview or written task. We help you prepare.
Offer and funding
Accept your offer and complete your Student Finance application with our support.

Start your application

Questions about this course

When does BA (Hons) Graphic Design at LCCA start?

Start dates: Several intakes a year, commonly January, May or June, and September. We recommend applying at least six to eight weeks before you want to start, so there is time for your interview and funding.

How long does the course take?

The course takes 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, with on-campus teaching usually timetabled across two or three days a week.

Do I need A levels or recent qualifications?

Not always. Many courses welcome applicants aged 21 or over on the basis of experience, an interview and a short written task. We will check the requirements for you.

Do I have to pay Lampton Education for help?

No. Our advice and application support are free for students, from the first conversation to enrolment.

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