Studying our BA Graphic and Communication Design course at the University of Leeds teaches you to become a creative and critical thinker, engaging with society and exploring practical applications of design and communication. You’ll be equipped with a broad range of resilient skills that are adaptable within the ever-changing design landscape. Through a variety of immersive modules, you’ll learn about innovative technologies, design theory and develop the ability to respond creatively to global challenges in a lasting and positive way. Our course balances research activities and con...
Studying our BA Graphic and Communication Design course at the University of Leeds teaches you to become a creative and critical thinker, engaging with society and exploring practical applications of design and communication. You’ll be equipped with a broad range of resilient skills that are adaptable within the ever-changing design landscape. Through a variety of immersive modules, you’ll learn about innovative technologies, design theory and develop the ability to respond creatively to global challenges in a lasting and positive way. Our course balances research activities and contextual studies as much as creative practice. Through a combination of making, reading, and writing, youll become a critical and creative thinker and practitioner. Our challenge-led teaching will help you to develop the key theoretical, practical, and professional skills vital in the creative industries. We embrace user-centred approaches, teaching graphic design as a transformative system to create powerful social and economic impact.<br/><br/>You’ll build a strong foundation in subjects such as typography, interaction design and design for print, completing challenging briefs that will push you to achieve your best. At every stage of the course you can also choose options to match your passions. By offering you a Year in Industry or a year studying abroad, we provide the flexibility to support you in shaping your education to reach your ambition.<br/><br/>With two independently led projects in your final year, you’ll have the chance to specialise and tailor the focus of your studies and produce two ambitious, large bodies of work with which to impress potential employers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W290
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Scottish HigherAABBBB OR AAABB (B at advanced level) or AABBB (BB at advanced level) including an art or design subject. Access to HE DiplomaPass: 60 credits including 45 at level 3, with grades specified for individual subjects. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM in Art/Design Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 including art or design. A levelA,B,B ABB including an art or design-related subject and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. If you don’t have an art or design-related subject but you are taking Media Studies A-level, we may also consider your application based on a high grade at GCSE in Art/Design and a portfolio of recent and relevant work. T LevelMight be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance. |
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