Program Overview

Overview

Attendance: Full-time - September 2026

• UCAS Code: W211
• Institution Code: W50
• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Campus: Harrow, North-West London

Course Structure

Each year you'll study a mix of core and collaborative modules complementing these with choices from a wide and varied range of optional modules.

• Year 1:
  • Core modules:
    • Creative Industry Skills
    • Design Cultures
    • Digital Practice
    • Graphic Explorations
    • Typographic Explorations
  • Optional modules:
    • 2D Computer Animation
    • 2D Game Art & Design
    • Drawing Explorations
    • Elective
• Year 2:
  • Core modules:
    • Branding and Identity
    • Collaborative Practice
    • Sequence and Message
    • Visual Representation and Information
  • Optional modules:
    • Concepting for Games
    • Extended Reality for Creatives
    • Stop-Motion Animation
    • UX/UI Design
    • VFX for Film and Games
    • Visual Storytelling
    • Web Design
    • Elective
• Placement Year:
  • After Year 2, you can opt to do a year's placement (or series of short placements) in a relevant company, or study abroad at one of Westminster's partner institutions.
• Year 3:
  • Core modules:
    • Critical Design
    • Major Project (Graphic Design)
    • Professional Practice
  • Optional modules:
    • Character Performance
    • Critical Enquiry for Creatives
    • Designing Narrative Experiences
    • Entrepreneurship for Creatives
    • Experimental Image Making
    • Publishing and Print
    • Elective

Careers

Many graduates go on to join graphic design studios or start their own practice. Some specialise in fields such as UX (User Experience), visual effects, virtual and augmented reality, game design, or animation, working for a variety of organisations – from start-ups to global brands.

Course Leader

Stephen Hall

Senior Lecturer

Stephen is a highly experienced practitioner who has spent 20 years in a studio design practice alongside his teaching and research career at leading universities. Commercially, he has specialised in delivering illustrative graphic design solutions and strategies for national and international clients across the public and private sectors, and providing consultancy for creative agencies on digital branding and advertising.

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme.
• BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level
• GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass

International

• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme.
• Other international qualifications: We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications.
• International Foundation courses: We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate at their College based in Liverpool Street.
• English language requirements: If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)

International

• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme: If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students.

Scholarships

The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Our Facilities

We provide dedicated studio space for each cohort which includes both collaborative and individual workspace. Our studios are equipped with computers, photocopiers, printers, and scanners for IT and digital production.

Our Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

• Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
• Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
• Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently.

Course Location

Harrow is our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media, and digital courses. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for every discipline, including project and gallery spaces, film studios, creative labs, collaborative learning spaces, and the Westminster Enterprise Network.

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you'll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits, and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events, and more