
Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Why choose this course?
The Graphic Design degree will help you develop both your graphical style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as a graphic designer with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries.
You will:
• Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards, and understand how your work fits into the industry.
• Be introduced to a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas ...
Why choose this course?<br/>The Graphic Design degree will help you develop both your graphical style and flair for creative image-making. The course covers the practical, professional, and artistic sides of working as a graphic designer with an individual artistic voice, equipping you for a successful career in the creative industries.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>• Learn how to create compelling images, work to professional standards, and understand how your work fits into the industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be introduced to a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical production through printmaking, traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on design and the development of a unique personal style.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be introduced to professional creative processes and encouraged to expand your abilities through workshops and practical projects.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn how to interpret a brief, identify, and solve problems, develop creative individuality, and produce a professional portfolio.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain personal, professional, and entrepreneurial skills including working as a freelance designer: from marketing and self-promotion to contracts, invoices and working with clients.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be encouraged to work on live briefs and competitions.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>• You will be part of a vibrant and creative community of commercial artists including illustrators, animators, and comic artists.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will be taught by a teaching team with a broad range of experience working professionally in the design and creative industries.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We encourage you to take on commissions and learn how to produce high-quality production prototypes to pitch to clients.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be part of an end of year degree show exhibition - view the 2022 Degree Show e-magazine, Unjammed. <br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W290
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
72
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
Scottish Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*
E
We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
---|---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, Channel Islands, International | £11,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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