BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year

This challenging and rewarding course will provide you with a solid foundation in graphic design, enabling you to produce innovative and effective visual solutions. You'll learn about the principles of design, color theory, typography, and visual communication, as well as how to use industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Our experienced tutors will guide you through a range of practical projects, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and creativity. Whether you're interested in branding, advertising, or digital media, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in the competitive world of graphic design.

Additional Information

Our course is designed to meet the needs of both recent school leavers and those who may be returning to education after a gap year or career break. The foundation year provides a supportive environment for you to develop your creative skills and knowledge, before progressing to the full degree programme. You'll also have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated design studios and cutting-edge technology.

Discover Your Creativity at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is a vibrant and diverse community of students, staff, and faculty. Our campus is located in the historic city of Canterbury, providing easy access to cultural and creative opportunities. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment, with a strong focus on practical, hands-on experience. Our graduates are highly sought after by employers, with many going on to successful careers in graphic design and related fields.

A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject or you need a grounding in a new subject area.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop your skills in real-world situations, through live briefs and national competition briefs.

To build on your design work, you’ll learn business and entrepreneurial aspects of the industry from professional graphic designers.

You’ll be able to take on freelance commissions during the course and have the chance to work with local design agencies, alumni, and our staff.

You can also study abroad, gaining international experience in design.

Graphic design is a creative professional discipline that remains in strong demand, due to the ways that its underpinning principles inform almost all visual communication. Graduates from the course have moved into a range of creative careers, including working as graphic designers either salaried within design agencies or on a freelance basis.

A Levels: DDE

BTEC: MPP

Access: Pass 45 Credits

International Baccalaureate: TBC

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 64 UCAS points minimum

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.