BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Course overview

Graphic designers decide how ideas look, and therefore how they are understood. This studio-based degree teaches you to research a brief, generate concepts and develop them into confident visual solutions across print, screen and environment. Typography, image-making, layout and brand identity form the core, supported by industry-standard software.

You will respond to live briefs, enter national competitions and present your work to visiting designers. Each year your portfolio grows, and the final major project gives you the space to produce a body of work that reflects the kind of designer you want to be.

What you will study

Module titles vary slightly between partner institutions and may change from year to year. Typical modules include:

• Visual Communication Foundations
• Typography and Layout
• Brand Identity Design
• Editorial and Publication Design
• Digital and Interaction Design
• Motion Graphics
• Professional Practice
• Final Major Project

Entry requirements

• Typically 64 to 96 UCAS points, or equivalent
• A portfolio of creative work is reviewed at interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent

Every application is considered individually. If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask us before you rule yourself out.

Where it can lead

Graduates of this kind of programme go on to roles such as:

• Graphic designer
• Brand or identity designer
• Digital and social media designer
• Artworker and production designer
• UI designer
• Freelance creative

Fees and funding

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

International students pay tuition fees directly to the institution. We will give you the exact fee for your intake and explain any scholarships or instalment options.

Guidance for UK students  |  Guidance for international students

How to apply

1. Talk to an adviser

   A free call to check the course suits your goals and that you meet the entry requirements.

2. Submit your application

   Complete our secure online application and upload your documents. It takes about fifteen minutes.

3. Interview or assessment

   Most partner institutions hold a short, friendly interview or written task. We help you prepare.

4. Offer and funding

   Accept your offer and, if eligible, complete your Student Finance application with our support.

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