CertHE Graphic Design at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our Graphic Design Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a one-year recognised higher education qualification that provides an introduction to contemporary graphic design and visual communication. Through your studies, you will explore areas such as branding, typography, photography, digital design and emerging creative technologies.

Department: Department of Creative Industries | Duration: 1 year FT | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Creative Workflow, Exploring Innovation and Creative Processes, Graphic Design in Advertising, Professional Skills for Designers, Techniques in Graphic Design, Visual Communication.

Career pathways

Career routes include junior graphic designer, junior artworker, social media manager, studio assistant and creative assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be aged 19 years or over at the start of the course. Formal academic qualifications are not required. Instead, applicants need to be able to demonstrate relevant experience and a strong commitment to learning. Typically, this will include at least three years of work, voluntary, caring or other significant life experience. All applications are considered individually, and applicants may be asked to attend an interview to assess their suitability for Level 4 study and discuss their goals for the course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year FT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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