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BA (Hons) Graphic Design

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Youll become a professional graphic designer learning from industry-experienced lecturers and gain work experience with big brands. Graphic designers who have worked for 20th Century Fox, Cartoon Network, and Universal Pictures will teach you to express yourself through distinct, creative, commercially-astute, and ambitious ideas working on projects as part of creative campaigns in a professional studio environment. From branding, print, and packaging to moving image, photography, and typography, this degree covers a diverse range of design areas. Youll be able to complete a Creative Awards module where you could follow in the footsteps of students who have won YCN Commendations, Yellow Pencils at the D&AD New Blood Student Awards, and the Starpack Student Packaging Awards.

General Eligibility

  • 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

  • English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Communication and Visual Culture 1

  • Communication and Visual Culture 2

  • Lateral Thinking

  • Design Skills

  • Cultural Context

  • Design Strategy

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Professional Practice

  • Contemporary Issues in Design

  • Major Practice and Research Project Planning

  • Creative Practice

  • The Creative Entrepreneur

  • The Creative Industries

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Dissertation: Major Research Project

  • Creative Awards

  • Self Initiated Design / Portfolio

  • Self Promotion

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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