BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University has a well established reputation for developing innovative designers and illustrators, highly sought after by employers in this exciting but competitive sector. Graphic Design and Illustration has been a central component in the Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries for over 40 years. Our established and distinctive approach offers you the chance to explore a broad range of skills and knowledge whist supporting you to develop into independent and creative thinkers with the capacity to make an impact in and beyond the creative industries.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Understanding Visual Communication, Expectations, Exploring Practice, Politics and Purpose. Year 2 core modules: Visual Communication Cultures, Research Investigations, This is Graphic Design, This is Illustration, Graphic Design Practice, Illustration Practice. Year 3 core modules: Graphic Arts Research Project, Ambition & Authorship, Professional Practice.

Career pathways

This highly vocational programme presents many opportunities to make contacts in the world of graphic design and illustration Through live projects, competition briefs and graduate freelance and self-employment events, all of these activities are pathways into careers in the creative industries, whether you decide to go freelance, find employment with a large agency or start up your own design studio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained GCSE Grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics/Numeracy or an approved alternative qualification below:; Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths; NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading; Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English; Higher Diploma in Maths/English;. A levels: Minimum number of A Levels required: 2; Subject specific requirements: To include an Art/Design subject if no other level 3 Art/Design qualifications taken; Is general studies acceptable? Yes; Average A Level offer: BBC; Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications; Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM in an Art or Design subject. Access awards: Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Further information: At least 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 112 UCAS Tariff points in an Art/Design subject. International Baccalaureate: International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Additional information: 112-128 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications which must include an Art/Design subject. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM in an Art or Design subject. Irish awards:...

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/4acb037c-bad8-d343-0dd4-a307c2c06bbe?academicYearId=2027

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