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University degree
Graphic Design
Lccm Au Uk Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 23% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)In your first year, you’ll gain a comprehensive introduction to graphic design, exploring its history, context and place within visual culture. You’ll build a solid foundation in typography, colour theory, composition and hierarchy, while developing an understanding of how design has evolved over time. This multidisciplinary approach will give you both the practical skills and critical awareness to move confidently into more advanced study in later years.Introduction to Visual CommunicationYou’ll begin developing your own personal identity as a graphic designer, thinking carefully about the messages you want to convey. To set you up for the rest of the course, you’ll explore
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts25%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts15%
How they qualified
63% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels63%
no formal qualifications27%
Other8%
other higher education2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
77%
Continue past first year
72%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£21,500
3 years on
£26,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
72%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching68%
Assessment & feedback63%
Academic support76%
Well organised68%
Learning resources46%
Student community66%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Highly recommend
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living is manageable if you s…
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★☆
Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — th…
Final year · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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