University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Commercial Surface Design
Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts Limited · Manchester
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 19% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
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About this course
The multi-disciplinary global surface design industry covers design fields such as surface pattern, illustration, photography, graphic art and fine print. Our BA (Hons) Commercial Surface Design undergraduate degree course offers a unique opportunity to work with our extensive industry partners through live project briefs, placements and trade exhibitions across fashion and interior surfaces, through tableware, packaging design, stationery, homeware, to automotive, wallcoverings and wall art.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts25%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts5%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
75% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels75%
no formal qualifications10%
other higher education10%
an Access course5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
81%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,500
3 years on
£20,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support86%
Well organised87%
Learning resources88%
Student community93%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is a bril…
Class of 2022 · Part-time
★★★★☆
Genuinely worthwhile
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local co…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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