BA (Hons) Graphic Design (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) is a five year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree. Your fourth academic year would then include a year in industry placement.
Exploring traditional practice while future-proofing your skills is what our BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree course at UCA Farnham is all about.
We’ll get you ready for the careers and opportunities of tomorrow, while giving you the space to embark on a personal creativ...
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year) is a five year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree. Your fourth academic year would then include a year in industry placement.<br/><br/>Exploring traditional practice while future-proofing your skills is what our BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree course at UCA Farnham is all about.<br/><br/>We’ll get you ready for the careers and opportunities of tomorrow, while giving you the space to embark on a personal creative journey. <br/><br/>The design industry is changing faster than ever, not least because of the emergence of AI, so it’s important you get the time and support to work out where you want to be. <br/><br/>We’ll coach you to mix old and new technologies and to experiment with confidence, give you a comprehensive foundation of graphic and UX design skills, and provide opportunities to fully explore your craft on exciting live briefs with partner organisations of all sizes.<br/><br/>With a fantastic student-to-staff ratio, you’ll feel supported and guided throughout by our expert team, and our newly refurbished studios will provide all the necessary facilities for you to fulfil your potential.<br/><br/>Check out the @gdfarnham.uca Instagram to see some of our day-to-day activities and student work-in-progress.<br/><br/>Related courses<br/>- BA (Hons) Advertising (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year)<br/><br/><br/>- BA (Hons) Illustration (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year)<br/><br/><br/>- BA (Hons) Visual Communication (with Integrated Foundation Year and Professional Practice Year)<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Farnham
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W21B
Institution Code
C93
Points of Entry
Foundation
32
168
We consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios as well as their grades and we therefore may make offers which are lower than our standard entry criteria of 32 tariff points (this is the entry requirement for our degrees which have an Integrated Foundation Year). This may be to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results - in these cases, a strong portfolio is especially important.
32 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Higher qualifications. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.
A minimum 45 credits (54 UCAS tariff points) from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.
24
24 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with one subject at Higher Level 5 (H5). As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.
PPP
48 UCAS tariff points from BTEC Extended Diploma qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.
In addition to 32 UCAS tariff points, you also required to achieve a minimum 4 GCSE's, grade 4/C or above, including English Language.
MPP
32 UCAS tariff points from one A-Level qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.
Pass (D or E)
Minimum Pass at E or above. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,950 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |