BA (Honours) Graphic Design with Foundation Year

Modules
 

• Graphic Design Practice
• Graphic Design Principles
• Graphic Design In Context
• Graphic Design In Production
• Graduation Projects Graphic Design

UCAS points
 

• 80
   

With at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
 

• CDD at A Level.

• MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.

• A combination of qualifications which must include an A level grade C or BTEC grade M.
   

GCSE
 

• English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents*

• Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents*

An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.May also accept you, if you have limited qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying Media Arts and Communication.Treat the foundation year as part of the Media Arts and Communication degree programme. Offers made to students will be for four years of study (or five years of study including a placement). This is made up of the foundation year plus one of our Media Arts and Communication degrees.
 

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Tuition fee for International/EU students £15,860 per year.

This course prepares you for future study and careers in
 

• graphic design
• user experience design
• designing for environments and three-dimensional spaces
• editorial and digital publishing
• motion graphics and animation
• illustration and printmaking
• branding and identity
• advertising
• design strategy and policymaking

Previous graduates of this course now work for studios and agencies such as Jaywing, GBH and Why Not Associates. They design services and resources at major companies like BT, Coop and G4S, conduct research at the Department for Education and work as teachers, freelance photographers and entrepreneurs.