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Graphic Design BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

University of Northampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This degree is built around real-world design practice, covering branding, UX/UI, experience design, campaigns and emerging technologies. You'll work on live briefs and industry-led projects, graduating with a portfolio that reflects both your ideas and your ambition.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Art and Design  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Commercial: Enhance your technical skills and apply design principles to real-world commercial projects. You’ll gain insights into audience behaviour and learn how to produce compelling and persuasive designs. Modules include Exploring Creative Practice, Roles and Contexts, Creative Projects, Critical and Cultural Perspectives, Graphic Design in Action, Creative Collaborations, Visual and Material Culture, Typographic Practice, Design Innovation, Careers for Graphic Designers, Industry Briefs, Professional Portfolio.

Career pathways

A Graphic Design degree can open up your career options. You will not be limited to one specific type of career role but rather you’ll be able to pursue numerous career paths.

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Entry requirements

A typical offer to study BA Graphic Design at the University of Northampton would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level In addition, we expect applicants to have studied art or a relevant subject at A Level, BTEC or equivalent. We also accept Foundation Diplomas in Art and Design. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years

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