BA (Hons) Graphic Design

In today's competitive landscape, graphic design proficiency is vital across diverse industries. Our digital-first BA (Hons) Graphic Design positions you as an industry-ready professional with a deep understanding of design principles, industry trends, and client expectations, increasing your chances of securing rewarding positions and advancing your career.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Using your student discount, you'll be able to access Adobe Creative Cloud for a reduced price as part of your studies. We'll guide you through integrating your newfound knowledge into your designs using Adobe tools, empowering you to master this essential tool to a professional standard.

What you’ll learn

This BA Graphic Design course will equip you with the professional, creative, and practical skills needed to excel as a graphic designer in the creative industries. Through carefully curated modules tailored to industry demands, you’ll learn why certain compositions work better than others and how to convey specific messages through design. This will enable you to produce high-standard designs and articulate how they fulfil the requirements of a given brief.

By the end of the course, you'll be ready to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape, presenting yourself as a well-rounded graphic designer with the knowledge and skills to succeed.

Preparing you for professional success

We prioritise your employability, ensuring you acquire valuable experience for your future career. You'll tackle authentic industry briefs, guided step-by-step from concept to completion. This process empowers you to transform creative ideas into industry-standard original designs, equipping you with the skills you need to effectively handle client briefs in a professional setting.

Just some of the fascinating modules you’ll study on this course include:

Creative Digital Skills

Get familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud, the industry-standard software suite used across the creative sector. This module provides a solid grounding in Adobe CC tools for creative practice. You’ll become proficient in the interface and learn how to transform creative ideas into professional graphic designs.

Reading Images 1

Learn how visual communication works and gain the ability to understand and convey the context and significance of your designs. Completing this module will elevate you from a competent designer to a smart one, capable of creating visually compelling and meaningful work.

The Major Project & Creative Showcase

Tackle a self-initiated design brief, choosing your own subject matter and media to create work that reflects your unique interests and style. You’ll present this work professionally to a public audience, preparing you for real-world exposure and critique.