Graphic Design BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Explore and establish your creativity through a series of projects and workshops to build your portfolio, focusing on graphic communication, creativity and graphic literacy. Graphic design opens the door to an extensive variety of creative jobs, from positions in agencies, freelance consultancy, in-house or even opportunities to set up your own studio.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: Creative Design | Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Exploration and Ideation for Graphic Design, Applied Idea Development for Graphic Design, Visual Communication for Graphic Design, Creative Resolution for Graphic Design. Year 2: Design Process for Graphic Design, Design Process Progression for Graphic Design, Design Communication for Graphic Design, Personal Practice for Graphic Design. Year 3: Independent Practice, Independent Practice 2, Professional Practice, Professional Practice 2.

Career pathways

Graphic Design graduates have gone on to work for a range of companies such as Net-a-Porter, Warner Music, Bauer Media, Morse Studio, Mammal, Commercial Art, 19 Grams, Groove Bulb, Six, New English, Tudor Rose and Bulb Studio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential; Interview and Portfolio; Portfolio required: Yes; Interview required: No; You will need a good portfolio according to the course guidelines as part of your application. Portfolio guidance for Graphic Design. UCAS code W219.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,100 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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