Graphic and Digital Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Graphic and Digital Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons) gives you the opportunity to explore both traditional and emerging design practices to help prepare you for a career in the dynamic creative industries. Build on your current design skills by incorporating the latest design thinking in combination with industry-standard practices across various platforms, including web, apps, and smart devices. The course covers key areas such as branding, typography, editorial, digital design, UI/UX, data visualisation, and design for virtual reality.

Faculty: School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries | Duration: 1 year Full Time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Advanced Graphic Design, Digital Design and User Experience, Design for Emerging Technologies, Graphic and Digital Design Project, Career Development and Research Informed Learning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BTEC HND or Foundation degree with an overall pass, in a related subject such as Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Communication, Digital Design, UX Design, Multimedia or New Media Design, Illustration, Animation, Games Design or Product Design (with strong portfolio evidence of Graphic Design or Digital Design capabilities). Additional Information. A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: W219.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year Full Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/apply

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