Graphic Design with Foundation Year

Why this course?
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)
• Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)
• #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

About this course

Ready to transform ideas into captivating designs? Our new BA Graphic Design programme unleashes your creative genius! Dive into the world of design, experiment boldly, and craft a standout portfolio. Learn from industry experts and network with design professionals.

Skills

Our BA Graphic Design programme will give you the skills and knowledge to become a leader in visual communication.
Here’s what you’ll gain:


• Design Fundamentals and Software Mastery: You’ll build a strong foundation in design principles, typography, and layout. Plus, you’ll become skilled in industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite.



• Explore Various Design Areas: You’ll gain experience in different areas such as branding, user experience design, motion graphics, and data visualisation.



• Critical Thinking & Communication: You’ll learn to analyse design challenges, create innovative solutions, and communicate your ideas effectively to clients and stakeholders.



• Through hands-on projects and real-world collaborations, you’ll develop your creative voice and build a standout portfolio.



Career opportunities

Upon graduation you can pursue various impactful careers:
• Graphic Designer: Create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.



• User Experience (UX) / User Interface (UI) Designer: Design interfaces for websites, apps, and other digital products, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience.



• Motion Graphics Designer: Bring visual elements to life with animation.



• Brand Designer: Craft a brand's visual identity, including logos, typography, color palettes, and overall brand aesthetic.



• Publication Designer: Design layouts and visual elements for magazines, newspapers, books, or other printed publications.



• Data Visualization Designer: Communicate complex data sets through clear and visually appealing infographics, charts, and other data visualizations.



• Skills are transferable to related fields like Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, and Art Direction.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.