Open the door to a creative career in areas such as branding, editorial, motion graphics, illustration, printmaking, advertising, typography and retail design.
Our course and expert tutors will help you develop creative problem-solving skills using practical processes and specialist design software – including the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
You will produce dynamic solutions to problems through creative thinking and a flexible approach to a diverse range of assignment briefs, competitions and live assignments.
Our final year provides opportunities to write and structure your own project briefs, respond to industry-set briefs and to enter national and international competitions.
Level 4:
Creative Thinking
Design Context 1
Introduction to Graphic Communication
Communication Craft Skills
Level 5:
Applied Graphic Design
Design Context 2
Graphic Communication in Context
Professional Practice
Level 6:
Graphic Design Set Project
Design Context 3
Graphic Design External Project
Graphic Design Self-Initiated Project
Skills acquisition will be developed throughout the programme using practical briefs as a vehicle for both delivery and assessment. Basic skills development will be the focus of level 4 modules and you will be encouraged to develop and enhance these skills further at level 5.
You will be required to listen to and take part in individual and group critiques and to complete evaluations of the work you have done for each brief.
Lectures and seminars will introduce you to historical and contemporary theory and contextual themes. You will be expected to apply this learning to your own work maintaining a continuous link between theory and practice. Our Virtual Learning Environment will support your learning at all levels with information, resources and online discussion forums.
At level 6 a more independent ethos is fostered; you will be expected to plan your own learning with support from module tutors culminating in final work being exhibited in a Graduate Show.
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
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University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Entry onto the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course will be via a successful interview, relevant design qualifications either AS and A2 level, BTEC National Diploma, or GNVQ (level 3) or an equivalent qualification in relevant areas.
Students are also accepted who have appropriate non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for more information.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8000 | Year 1 |
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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