Program Overview

Visual Communication - Graphic Communication - China delivery - BA (Hons)

Overview

Develop your creative and academic skills with our exciting, innovative course in Graphic Communication. You’ll get to experience the constantly evolving world of graphic design, advertising and motion graphics, as well as our invaluable industry links.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

• Chinese students: BIFCA will recruit the highest performers in the China National Art and Design examination. If you're from China and are eligible to apply to study the course, you'll be expected to pass the required provincial art test.
• Other international students: If you're a non-Chinese, non-Birmingham City University student, you'll be required to complete an application to BIFCA showing evidence of equivalent qualifications and have a minimum of a Level 5 IELTS.

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BA (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 4 years
• Fees: TBC

International students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BA (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 4 years
• Fees: TBC

Course in Depth

Year One

• Introduction to Visual Communication 30 credits
• Academic Language Skills for Art, Design and Digital Media
• Communication and Study Skills for Art, Design and Digital Media
• Key Concepts and Reflective Practice for Art, Design and Digital Media

Year Two

• Defining Practice 30 credits
• Practice in Action 30 credits
• Exploring Meaning Through Narrative 30 credits
• Integrated Research Skills for Art, Design and Digital Media

Year Three

• Collaborative Practice 30 credits
• Subject in Context 30 credits
• Investigating Contemporary Practice 30 credits
• Identifying Personal Direction 30 credits

Year Four

• Negotiated study 30 credits
• Defining individual practice 30 credits
• Major study 60 credits

Employability

• Enhancing employability skills
• Placements
• Facilities & Staff

Facilities & Staff

• This course is delivered at Wuhan Textile University in China.