
Graphic Design (Top-up) BA
Course Overview - Graphic Design (Top-up) BA
Why study this course
This is a top-up version of our Graphic Design BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London.
This course enables you to investigate, question and challenge the contemporary role of graphic design. You will learn to connect graphic design with wide-ranging social issues and new ideas. Youll also learn how to deve...
<strong>Why study this course</strong> <br/><br/>This is a top-up version of our Graphic Design BA (Hons) degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London.<br/><br/>This course enables you to investigate, question and challenge the contemporary role of graphic design. You will learn to connect graphic design with wide-ranging social issues and new ideas. Youll also learn how to develop your voice as a graphic designer, helping you towards a successful career in design.<br/><br/><strong>More about this course</strong><br/><br/>This course will train you to present, test and defend your ideas. You’ll gain the confidence to understand, interpret and talk about ground-breaking and iconic design from the past and present.<br/><br/>Youll have the opportunity to develop specialist and broad-based design skills, to think laterally and to innovate through making, testing, finding and reaching your audience.<br/><br/>Youll learn different creative methods such as drawing and letterpress printing, app design, type fundamentals, user experiences, human-centered design and connected communication platforms. There are many diverse employment options available to graduates of this degree.<br/><br/>This course offers real opportunities to connect with graphic design studios and consultancies, to work across the realms of art direction, digital publishing and editorial design, moving image and sequential narrative, web and innovatory digital practice from app design to social media, brand communications to start-ups and design enterprise.<br/><br/>A high-profile lecture series – the Hothouse Talks – offers you the chance to engage with visionaries in the field of graphic design graphic design and visual communication. You’ll also benefit from live project opportunities and a vibrant studio culture.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Aldgate
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Codes/info
Course Code
W215
Institution Code
L68
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £2,380 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, Channel Islands, International, Republic of Ireland | £5,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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