Available for Clearing 2024
**This is a Connected Degree**
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
**Overview**
On this BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree, you’ll develop your own visual identity, with a distinct typography emphasis and professional connections gained from our industry-active, research...
**This is a Connected Degree**<br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/><br/>On this BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree, you’ll develop your own visual identity, with a distinct typography emphasis and professional connections gained from our industry-active, research-led teaching staff. With opportunities to specialise in your area of interest and win awards from prestigious graphic design bodies, you’ll build an inspiring design profile that no employer can resist.<br/><br/>Graphic design is a cornerstone of many industries, so youll have lots of career options after graduation. If you want to start in web design, advertising, branding, and other media, or advance to a Masters: now is your time to explore.<br/><br/>**Course highlights** <br/><br/><br/>- Hone vital design techniques – including screen printing, letterpress, laser cutting and dye sublimation printing – using our specialist facilities<br/><br/><br/>- Get your talent recognised by entering international competitions by renowned organisations You Can Now (YCN), Design and Art Direction (D&AD), and the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce (RSA)<br/><br/><br/>- Elevate your professional profile by becoming a member of the esteemed International Society of Typographic Designers (iSTD)<br/><br/><br/>- Impress future employers by showcasing your work at our annual Graduate Show<br/><br/><br/>- Experience the graphic design profession by taking a one-year placement - either with a company or by setting up your own<br/><br/><br/>- Show your Adobe expertise to industry peers by gaining an Adobe Certified Associate qualification<br/><br/><br/>- Connect with companies and communities by taking part in events like SKY Creative Day<br/><br/><br/>- 90% Graduates in work or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey conducted in 2019)<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/><br/>With the skills and knowledge you gain from this course, you can work across a variety of creative industries. In 15 months after graduating, 90% of Graphic Design graduates have already started work or are pursuing further studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019), so youll be in excellent company.<br/><br/>Areas you could work in include magazine design publishing, branding and design, advertising, web design, and TV and film. You could also set up your own business, work as a freelancer, or go on to postgraduate study. <br/><br/>Graduate destinations<br/><br/>Companies and studios our graduates have worked at include:<br/><br/><br/>- Why Not Associates<br/><br/><br/>- Aardman Digital<br/><br/><br/>- The Light Surgeons<br/><br/><br/>- Fitch<br/><br/><br/>- 4IV<br/><br/><br/>- Rubrik<br/><br/><br/>- FHM Magazine <br/><br/><br/>- Graduate startups<br/><br/><br/>Some businesses our graduates have started up include:<br/><br/><br/>- Territory Studio<br/><br/><br/>- Bright Agency<br/><br/><br/>- Debut Art<br/><br/><br/>- Strong Island<br/><br/><br/>- MWM Creative<br/><br/><br/>- Lethal Creative Studio<br/><br/><br/>- iLoveDust<br/><br/><br/>Ongoing careers support<br/><br/>Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.<br/><br/>Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedic...
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W210
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffScottish HigherAcceptable when combined with other qualifications. Access to HE Diploma112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)GCSE/National 4/National 53 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. Scottish Advanced Higher112-120 Tariff points. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 46-50. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelT Level |
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