Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award) BA (Hons)

The Graphic and Digital Design Top-Up course gives you the opportunity to explore both traditional and emerging design practices to help prepare you for a career in the dynamic creative industries.

Build on your current design skills by incorporating the latest design thinking in combination with industry-standard practices across various platforms, including web, apps, and smart devices.

The course covers key areas such as branding, typography, editorial, digital design, UI/UX, data visualisation, and design for virtual reality.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Start Date

09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Sutherland Building
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST

Application Details

Course Code

W219

Institution Code

N77

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

BTEC HND or Foundation degree with an overall pass, in a related subject such as Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Communication, Digital Design, UX Design, Multimedia or New Media Design, Illustration, Animation, Games Design or Product Design (with strong portfolio evidence of Graphic Design or Digital Design capabilities). Additional Information A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios-and-auditions International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535

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