Graphic Design
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: W216 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: W216 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
or equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma
or above.
120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
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About this course
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Turn your creative visions and artistic talents into a fulfilling career with the help of this Graphic Design BA(Hons) course, allowing you to gain the skills needed to thrive in a global creative industry that is always evolving.
Graphic designers are in-demand – for user interfaces in apps, magazine layouts and product packaging. The film industry often also requires the expertise of a professional graphic designer.
You’ll be learning from the best, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Our teaching staff also rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022).
You’ll study industry-standard professional design packages and various components of graphic design, including:
• typography
• layout
• packaging
• branding
• advertising
• user experience design.
You’ll be challenged to experiment with ideas, take risks and consider how to apply your graphic design knowledge and skills to address the needs of the creative industries.
You can participate in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest in your third year. The placement utilises our broad industry links and allows you to put your skills to the test.
You can take part in a variety of studio projects too.
**Why Study Graphic Design BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?**
An impressive 90% of graduates from this course are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating (Unistats 20/21 data, UK domiciled graduates).
You’ll enrich your studies and increase your real-world experience by taking part in workshops, live briefs, and international design competitions.
**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
Year 1 modules include:
• Design Process and Production 1
• Design Studio 1
• Design Theory Fundamentals
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment methods
On average, 19.2% of the study time on this course is spent in lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops etc.
† Based on 22/23 programme specifications.
You can experience studio-based design projects, workshop demonstrations and practical sessions, with assessment including portfolio exhibitions and presentations of studio production, research, and development work, as well as written assignments.
Your module specification/course handbook provides full details of the assessment criteria.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
Department of Design and Architecture (AHDAR)
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