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University degree

Design for Publishing

Norwich University of the Arts
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Learn to create compelling, effective and beautifully-designed print and digital products on Norwich's BA (Hons) Design for Publishing degree course. Design for Publishing BA (Hons) Explore how words and images can come to life on the page and screen to tell stories and deliver information. This one-of-a-kind course provides students with a specialist education in typography, page design, layout, spatial graphics, image creation and art direction for print and digital applications.

BA (Hons) Design for Publishing has a great reputation for producing much sought after graphic designers with a focus on inspiring audiences through story-telling and developing skills to work in the publishing sector and beyond. Idea generation, research methods, content creation, materials and physical making are integral to your projects. Previous 1 / 8 Next Why study with us Develop skills in typography, printing, layout and page design, photography, design research, idea generation, visual narrative and storytelling.

Learn key technical skills in various design-related software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts10%
112-127 pts25%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts20%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
65%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£19,500
3 years on
£24,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching97%
Assessment & feedback84%
Academic support95%
Well organised91%
Learning resources86%
Student community86%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Norwich University of the Arts's own site.
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