Course Overview
About BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year is an Active full-time weekday bachelor's with Arts University Plymouth (partner: VCAD) at the Canary Wharf campus in London (Harbour Exchange Square, 3rd Floor, E14 9GE). Category in our CRM: Graphics Design.
Unlike the Fashion Design and Fashion Media and Marketing foundation listings at the same partner, this award title centres on graphic design. The foundation year component is for applicants who need an entry stage before the honours years. We describe only CRM facts and do not invent software lists, studio hours, or grade tariffs.
Canary Wharf is the sole campus on this graphic design record — a narrower footprint than the dual London/Manchester fashion rows. AF Education can help you compare creative foundation options and discuss undergraduate funding questions under Student Finance England where you may be eligible, without promising a particular outcome.
If visual communication and graphic design are the priority — not fashion product or fashion media — keep this Active Canary Wharf ID on your shortlist and confirm intake details with an adviser using official Arts University Plymouth / VCAD guidance.
BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year at Arts University Plymouth is eligible for Student Finance England funding: a tuition fee loan of up to £9,535 per year paid directly to the university, plus a maintenance loan of up to £13,762 per year for your living costs. The built-in foundation year means you can start this degree without A-levels — ideal for mature students returning to education. Repayments only start once you earn over £25,000 a year.
Explore more funded Graphics Design courses or other universities in London .
BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year is offered by Arts University Plymouth in partnership with VCAD . Students can choose flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full time study mode. It supports academic pathways at Bachelors level, and is available across key study locations including London. Direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year
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Canary Wharf
Harbour Exchange Square, 3rd Floor, Canary Wharf, London, E14 9GE
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Nov 2026Application deadline 28 Sep 2026 3 days remaining
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Class Timetable
Flexible Study Modes
To support students in balancing their work, life, and academic commitments, we offer two distinct study pathways:
Weekday Mode:
6 hours on-campus learning (1 day) + 6 hours independent self-study (any day).
Weekday/Weekend Mode:
2 days on campus: Friday (3 hours) + Saturday OR Sunday (3 hours) + 6 hours independent self-study during the weekday.
English Language Requirement for Arts University Plymouth
To meet the demanding academic content of a UK degree, all applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the B2 level or above of the Common European Framework (CEFR).
A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of applicant’s English language ability, which include:
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above
- IELTS 5.5 overall
- Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
- VCAD Internal English Assessment
Entry Requirements for Arts University Plymouth (Foundation Year)
These entry requirements apply to Arts University Plymouth courses delivered with VCAD with a Foundation Year. The foundation year supports applicants who need preparatory undergraduate study before Level 4. The entry routes on record for Arts University Plymouth at VCAD are:
Standard academic route
- 72 UCAS tariff points (or above), or a 120-credit or 60-credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3.
Mature / non-standard route (aged 21+)
- Applicants aged 21 and above who may not meet the standard entry requirements could be considered if they have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK (a professional CV is required), showing the transferable skills and knowledge needed for the course.
Applicants under 21
- Applicants under 21 who may not meet the standard entry requirements could be considered with a Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSEs or equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the UK.
AF Education will confirm with VCAD which entry route applies to you before you apply.
Who it's for
BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year at Arts University Plymouth is a practical option for mature students, career changers, and anyone returning to education who wants a clear, funded route into university study.
Because this programme includes a foundation year, it can suit applicants who do not hold traditional A-level results but are ready to build academic confidence before progressing onto the full degree pathway.
Study location & mode
This course is listed with Arts University Plymouth and can be studied in London .
- Study mode: Full time
- Class schedule: Weekday
Exact campus availability can vary by intake — use the campus list above and speak to an advisor if you need a specific location or timetable.
How this course is funded
Eligible students in England may be able to fund tuition and living costs through Student Finance England. As general guidance, that can include a tuition fee loan paid to the university and a maintenance loan for living costs. Repayments normally start only once you earn over the published repayment threshold.
This is general information, not a personal funding decision. Final eligibility, amounts, and repayment terms are confirmed when you apply for student finance — AF Education does not guarantee funding approval.
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