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Graphic Design and Branding

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2025
  • Undergraduate
City Campus Manchester
Awarded by:
Sheffield Hallam University
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2025-2026
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Course summary

Want to get ahead in the creative industries? Then join us on the fast paced, cutting-edge, industry focused Graphic Design and Branding course @ UCEN Manchester. The Graphic Design & Branding course is a progressive industry focused course centered around outward facing experiences and clear, personalised practical staircasing, with pastoral care enabling you to reach your potential. One of our key industry relationships includes an alumni lead 2nd & 3rd year project from Kin + Carta, in which you will be briefed, taught, and supported by industry experts from Kin + Carta, concluding in pitches to Kin + Carta and placement opportunities.

Throughout the course you will be working with branding agencies, alumni, and live clients, you will experience a full circle of learning from experts, some of whom were taught by your tutors just a few years ago. Often branding briefs are over seen by current local practitioners and you will develop an appreciation and practical understanding for the potential of branding, from how to define a brand, design as problem solving and the value of a two-way conversation in today’s market.

Through a mix of exciting realistic projects and supported by key industry relationships the course covers traditional media and contemporary screen-based media, you will engage with live briefs, industry contacts / talks, networking events, placements, alumni teaching and competitions, fully engaging with the creative hub that Manchester is famous for.

Confidence building, professionalism, management skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and literacy build throughout the course alongside specialist theory and industry-based skills.

The art of visual communication is underpinned by design theory and commercial marketing know-how to take your work to the next level and enrich your personal portfolio. Witness your confidence grow as you master specialist industry software, learn how to pitch ideas, compete in national competitions, manage clients, and present your work in the final year showcase. Alumni locations include digital and branding agencies: Kin + Carta, Ahoy, Studio North, W12 Studios, Degree 53, BooHoo, McCann, BDP, The Flava People, Havas Lynx, ITV.

Please see below under 'Course Contact', website details for further course information.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • City Campus Manchester

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W210
Institution code:
M10
Campus name:
City Campus Manchester
Campus Code:
M
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W210
Institution code:
M10
Campus name:
City Campus Manchester
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Applicants applying for entry beyond year 1 will be subject to the Record of Prior Learning (RPL) process to assess suitability for the course.

International applicants

UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

• Students that have passed a recognised Access programme will also be considered
• 64 UCAS Tariff Points
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics A* to C or 9 to 4 where numeric grades are being awarded

• Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have previous learning towards a degree-level qualification or relevant industry or life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.

Additional entry requirements

Other
Applicants from outside the specific subject area may be asked to submit a portfolio demonstrating their suitability for the programme. Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to an interview.

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