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Learn and develop as an ambitious graphic designer on this studio-based degree. Youll work alongside like-minded creatives, exploring all aspects of visual communication in a vibrant studio environment.
We’ll encourage you to think creatively during your time at NTU, gaining professional and technical skills that reflect current and future industry practice.
By the end of your degree, you’ll have a professional portfolio tailored to your own career aspirations. Graduates secure roles in fields such as art direction, advertising, branding and identity, design for sc...
Learn and develop as an ambitious graphic designer on this studio-based degree. Youll work alongside like-minded creatives, exploring all aspects of visual communication in a vibrant studio environment.<br/><br/>We’ll encourage you to think creatively during your time at NTU, gaining professional and technical skills that reflect current and future industry practice.<br/><br/>By the end of your degree, you’ll have a professional portfolio tailored to your own career aspirations. Graduates secure roles in fields such as art direction, advertising, branding and identity, design for screen and interactive design, editorial design, illustration, motion graphics and publishing.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/><br/><br/>- Study a broad range of disciplines including branding, editorial design, graphic design, illustration, interactive design, information design, motion graphics and typography.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn in a creative studio environment, using industry-standard equipment and software.<br/><br/><br/>- Work on live briefs with companies like Brand Opus, JKR, Elmwood and Vault 49.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your professional skills through self-initiated work experience placements, industry competitions, collaborations with organisations and guest lectures.<br/><br/><br/>- Go on optional study visits to cities like New York and Berlin.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as RMIT in Australia.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop a professional portfolio tailored to your own career aspirations.<br/><br/><br/>- Exhibit your work at our Showcase, with the opportunity to be selected to exhibit at other portfolio events, such as New Designers and D&AD New Blood in London.<br/><br/><br/>- Our graphic design degree has an excellent reputation for producing industry-ready, interdisciplinary graduates.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a professionally accredited degree – this course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Designers (CSD).<br/><br/><br/>- 92% of BA (Hons) Graphic Design students are satisfied with their course. (National Student Survey 2020).<br/><br/><br/>- 93% of BA (Hons) Graphic Design students would recommend studying at NTU. (National Student Survey 2020).<br/><br/><br/>- NTU is Ranked 12th in the UK for Art and Design. (The Complete University Guide 2021).<br/><br/><br/>- NTU is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for Design and Crafts (14th). (The Guardian University Guide 2021).<br/><br/><br/>**Assessment**<br/><br/>Assessment is 100% through coursework. You will receive feedback throughout each module and will be awarded a grade.<br/><br/>**Employability**<br/><br/>Some graduates choose to use their skills in other fields, such as teaching and management, while others go on to set up their own business or work on a freelance basis. Graduates from this course go into a range of roles. Recent examples include:<br/>Designer, Unidays<br/>Junior Designer, McCann Birmingham<br/>Junior Designer, Pentland Brands<br/>Product Development, Bakerdays<br/>Freelance Artist, Advocate AA<br/>Junior Designer; Landor<br/>Junior Motion Designer; DixonBaxi.<br/><br/>**Your space to create at NTU** <br/><br/>We’re committed to helping you explore, expand and refine your craft, as you discover new creative horizons with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces. Visit our facilities hub at **www.ntu.ac.uk/artfacilities** to find out more.<br/><br/>**Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’** <br/><br/>Explore our online showcase ‘We Are Creatives’ - celebrating the work of the School of Art & Design students. You will find a sneak peak of some of our students’ work and gain a real insight into what it’s like to be part of the NTU creative community at **wearecreativesntu.art**
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
City Campus
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Course Code
W211
Institution Code
N91
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 112 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent) Access to HE DiplomaPass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent). A level104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent) T LevelWe will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points. |
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