Program Overview

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design course at Edge Hill University is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the creative industries. With a focus on sustainability, you'll learn to create visuals that communicate across multiple platforms and shape the visual world.

Course Features

• International students can apply
• Studying abroad option available

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Design Context: Explore art and design history, focusing on modernism to the present day.
• Digital Design: Learn the Adobe Creative suite, with a focus on vector and raster image creation using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Design Process: Develop your ability to generate ideas and work through projects from concept to final outcome.
• Design Craft: Cover various forms of visual design, such as laser etching, foil blocking, and design production for print.
• Working in Creative Industries: Enhance your employability and skill set by introducing you to the various sub-sectors of the media and creative industries.

Year 2

• Design Edge: Work on a series of design projects, developing your ability to negotiate and resolve live design briefs and projects.
• Design Futures: Review previous activities and approaches, and focus on an area of special interest for research, written and practical work.
• Design Communication: Develop your understanding of the techniques of conveying messages through persuasion and establishing appeal to promote a brand, an idea, or a cause.

Year 3

• Design Direction: Combine your three years of degree-level study and highlight your specialist subject knowledge and career direction.
• Dissertation/Research Project: Undertake an in-depth personal research project, under supervision, and explore a range of relevant research methodologies and presentational formats.
• Design Innovation: Work alongside an existing company or business to generate speculative ideas for new products, approaches, or ventures.

How You'll Study

Teaching and learning for the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course takes place through practical workshops, lectures, seminars, studio-based working, and external visits and events.

How You'll Be Assessed

Assessment will be via mainly practical assignments, research projects, and individual and group presentations. Written work also accompanies this practical body of work.

Who Will Be Teaching You

The graphic design degree is taught by an enthusiastic, diverse, and professional team with current design industry experience.

Entry Criteria

• Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points
• No specific subjects are required, although you will be expected to demonstrate your commitment and suitability to pursue a career in graphic design in your application.
• You'll also be invited to present a portfolio of your creative work in support of your application.

Facilities

Graphic Design students are based in Creative Edge, a state-of-the-art £17 million building offering highly contemporary suites of outstanding facilities for the Department of English and Creative Arts.

Finance

• UK Full-Time: £9,535 per year
• UK Part-Time: £79 per credit for 360 credits
• International: £17,000 per year

Your Future Career

With a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, you'll be ready to dive into the creative industries. A broad range of career paths are available to you, including:

• Graphic designer
• Advertising art director
• Animator
• Artworker
• Exhibition designer
• Illustrator
• UX designer
• Web designer

You could also find roles within the public sector, with museums, local authorities, schools, colleges, and hospitals. Or you could decide to freelance or even set up your own studio.