Program Overview

Graphic Design BA Honours

Overview

The Graphic Design BA Honours course at the University of Westminster is a three-year undergraduate program that prepares students for a successful career in graphic design. The course is designed to provide students with a broad range of creative, technical, and professional skills, and to help them develop their individual style and ideas.

Course Structure

The course is structured around a mix of core and collaborative modules, which are complemented by optional modules that allow students to experiment and identify their direction. The course is divided into three years, each with a different focus:

• Year 1: Students gain a broad grounding in contemporary graphic design practice and culture, exploring how to construct meaningful visual messages through image and typography, composition, layout, color, history, and theory.
• Year 2: Students continue to build their creative and technical skills, applying them to industry and national competition briefs, and learning to use different types of software.
• Year 3: Students focus on a major design project, complemented by optional modules that further define their creative strengths and enable them to drill deeper into specialist areas of graphic design.

Entry Requirements

The course has the following entry requirements:

• 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
• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component (if first language is not English)

Fees and Funding

The course has the following fees and funding options:

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme: a tuition fee reduction for international students accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025
• Scholarships: the University offers a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of their tuition fees

Facilities and Resources

The course has access to dedicated studio space, which includes both collaborative and individual workspace. The studios are equipped with computers, photocopiers, printers, and scanners for IT and digital production. The University also has a range of facilities, including screen printing, relief printing, photography, animation, painting, drawing, 3D fabrication, and digital printing, laser cutting.

Teaching and Assessment

The course uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application. Assessment methods include practical assessments, written exams, and coursework.

Career Opportunities

The course prepares students for a successful career in graphic design, with many graduates going on to join graphic design studios or start their own practice. Some specialize in fields such as UX (User Experience), visual effects, virtual and augmented reality, game design, or animation, working for a variety of organizations – from start-ups to global brands.

International Opportunities

The University offers a range of international opportunities, including semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world, international summer schools, and field trips. Students can also participate in the University's international student exchange program.

Student Support

The University provides a range of support services for students, including study support, personal tutors, student advice team, and extra-curricular activities.

Location

The course is based at the University's Harrow campus, which is located in north-west London, just 20 minutes from the city center by train.