BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Top-up) at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This is a top-up version of our Graphic Design BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London. This course enables you to investigate, question and challenge the contemporary role of graphic design.

Faculty: School of Art, Architecture and Design | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Critical and Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Visual Communication), Major Project: Graphic Design, Skills and Innovation, Work Ready Level 6.

Career pathways

The teaching team includes professional print, photography, web, animation and graphic design specialists alongside illustrators and artists who together create a stimulating teaching and learning environment that allows you to identify and succeed in your chosen career path. London Met graphic design graduates have gone on to be award-winning students who have excelled in leading design competitions run by organisations such as Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and the Design Museum.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have one of the following: 240 credits from a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject; 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution; a portfolio review; We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Portfolios and interviews; Your portfolio should be selective but have enough work to show the range of your interests and talents. We're interested in seeing how you develop a project from beginning to end, not only finished work. Graphic designers work in a variety of media; please include the whole range of your creative work. If you can't bring some of your work to the portfolio interview, please take photographs and include them. Finally, be ready to talk about your work and how you see your future as a graphic designer. Physical portfolio; If you are coming in person to your interview we strongly suggest bringing a physical portfolio of work.

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

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=W215-DF

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