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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Graphic Design (with Foundation Year)
University of Northampton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) course at University of Northampton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,E,E
You may also need to
Submit a portfolio
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W211
Here's what University of Northampton says about its Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) course.
The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.
If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.
Featuring a reduced tuition fee in the first year, our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
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Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one-to-one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
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Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study, you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
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At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026*.
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Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand-new laptop** to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course textbook is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
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You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
The Northampton Employment Promise
- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that If you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
?eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information ?? eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information
Source: University of Northampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
Location
Waterside Campus | Northampton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Design
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Integrated Foundation Year STAGE 1 A: • Transition to University – Learning to Learn (Compulsory) • Investigating Your Subject (Compulsory) • Foundation in your Arts Specialist Study (Compulsory) • Negotiated Learning Project (Compulsory)
STAGE 1 B: • Exploring Creative Practice (Compulsory) • Roles and Contexts (Compulsory) • Creative Projects (Compulsory) • Critical and Cultural Perspectives (Compulsory)
STAGE 2: • Graphic Design in Action (Compulsory) • Creative Collaborations (Compulsory) • Visual and Material Culture (Compulsory) • Typographic Practice (Compulsory) • Design Innovation (Compulsory)
STAGE 3: • Professional Project (Compulsory) • Careers for Graphic Designers (Compulsory) • Industry Briefs (Compulsory)
Module information is quoted for 25/26 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 26/27 entry modules will be released in June 2026.
How you will be assessed
The course is assessed in a number of ways:
• Portfolio presentations
• Essays
• Dissertation
• Self-assessment and personal reflection.
University of Northampton reviews
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Foundation year student
The university campus is giant but not intimidating. It had great building structures and looks pristine. The support from the different areas are also fantastic.
1 year ago
3rd year student
Two stars: Could be better
2 years ago
3rd year student
Two stars: Could be better
2 years ago
3rd year student
Four stars: Great
2 years ago
3rd year student
Moulton college is no support University of Northampton slightly struggled
2 years ago
3rd year student
Four stars: Great
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Northampton students who took the Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
70%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
74%
med
Organisation and management
74%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Northampton. These students are taking Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| English Language and Literature | E | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Law | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Northampton graduates who took Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Sales occupations
15%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Design occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Northampton graduates who took Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£25k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Graphic Design (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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