BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Learn from industry-experienced graphic designers in our professional studios, and gain real-world experience through live briefs and industry visits. You’ll gain essential industry experience through live briefs and regular industry visits with interactive sessions.

Department: Art | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Communication and Visual Culture 1, Communication and Visual Culture 2, Lateral Thinking, Design Skills, Cultural Context, Design Strategy; Level 5 (Year 2): Professional Practice, Contemporary Issues in Design, Major Practice and Research Project Planning, Creative Practice, The Creative Entrepreneur, The Creative Industries; Level 6 (final year): Dissertation: Major Research Project, Creative Awards, Self Initiated Design / Portfolio, Self Promotion.

Career pathways

Our course is delivered in our industry-standard studios within the design centre, where you’ll learn about a career in design from your tutors and regular visiting industry professionals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points (A-level CCC – BBB; BTEC MMM – DDM; T-level Pass). GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. UCAS code W210.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,950 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band C) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time

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