Program Overview

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BA(Hons) Graphic Design

The BA(Hons) Graphic Design course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the graphic design industry.

About

This course is open for applications and is based at the Arnolfini, at the heart of Bristol's creative and cultural community. Students will learn from practising graphic designers in a professional studio environment.

Why study graphic design?

Graphic design makes a powerful contribution to the cultural and economic life of contemporary society. It exists in the public domain, acts as an indicator of current cultural thinking, and is a catalyst for social, cultural, and political change.

Why UWE Bristol?

Past students have won awards in prestigious national competitions, and graduates' work has been exhibited at D&AD New Blood, London. The City Campus is a powerhouse of inspiration and collaboration, and home to many City Creatives.

Where can it take me?

This course prepares students for an idea-driven, sustainable, and flexible freelance practice, or studio career in graphic design. Many graduates find work with highly respected design studios in the UK and worldwide.

Entry

To apply for this course, students will need to meet the following requirements:

Typical offers

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 112
• English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component

Selection process

Following the review of the application, students may be requested to provide a digital portfolio. If asked to provide a digital portfolio, students may also be invited for an online interview.

Entry requirements

If students don't meet the entry requirements, they may be eligible for BA(Hons) Graphic Design (with Foundation Year).

Structure

The course structure is as follows:

Year one

Students will study:

• Design for Print
• Design Contexts
• Design to Engage
• Design for Screen

Year two

Students will study:

• Process for Graphic Design
• Practice for Graphic Design
• Either International Exchange or Pathways for Graphic Design and Design Futures

Final year

Students will study:

• Independent Study in Graphic Design
• Professional Practice in Graphic Design
• Design Research Project

Fees

The fees for this course are as follows:

Full-time course

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł9,535
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł17,000

Part-time course

• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,192

Indicative Additional Costs

• Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year: Ł520
• Optional Field Trip - (Maximum Cost): Ł1,080

Features

This course has the following features:

Professional accreditation

This course is an institutional member of the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).

Placements

Students who get work experience tend to graduate with more skills, industry knowledge, and a professional network.

Fieldwork

European and international visits and field studies are an integral part of the course.

Study facilities

The City Campus at Arnolfini occupies the top three floors of the Arnolfini building on Bristol's harbourside and offers studio and teaching spaces for Graphic Design students.

Careers

This course prepares students for a successful career in graphic design.

Careers / Further study

Tailoring what and how students study, they can shape the course towards their chosen career path.

Get inspired

The award-winning careers service will develop students' employment potential through career coaching and find graduate jobs, placements, and global opportunities.

Life

The university offers a range of options for accommodation, and Bristol is a stunning city for student living.

Accommodation

There is an excellent range of options for all of the Bristol campuses and the city centre.

Bristol

Bristol is a stunning city for student living with all the qualities to make students want to stay.

Sports, societies, and activities

There is more to the university experience than study, and students can choose to make the most of it and try new things.

Health and Wellbeing

The university provides support in the way students need it.

Campus and facilities

Students can discover the university's campuses and the wealth of facilities provided.