Program Overview

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Overview

Our Graphic Design degree fosters innovation and creativity, equipping you with the skills to become a successful and influential designer in today's competitive global market. With a focus on practical experience, critical thinking, and entrepreneurialism, our degree gives you the skills necessary to thrive, shaping the future of visual communication.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• W213 (without Foundation Year)
• W214 (with Foundation Year)

UCAS Points

• 112 (without Foundation Year)
• 72 (with Foundation Year)

Start Date

• October 2025
• October 2026

Duration

• 3 years (without Foundation Year)
• 4 years (with Foundation Year)

Location

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr. Janey Deng Klingelfuss

Course Structure

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Methods, Materials and Possibilities (100 Credits) Core
• Design Project (20 Credits) Option
• Language Module Options
  • Chinese: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits)
  • French: Communication in Practice (20 Credits)
  • French: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits)
  • German: Communication in Practice (20 Credits)
  • Spanish: Communication in Practice (20 Credits)
  • Spanish: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits)
  • Subsidiary Language for Beginners (20 Credits)

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Contemporary Practice (40 Credits) Core
• Creative Futures: ADI (40 Credits) Option
• Creativity in the Modern Workplace (40 Credits) Option
• Graphic Communication in Context (40 Credits) Option
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad
  • Professional Placement (40 Credits)
  • Term abroad (40 Credits)
  • Language options (40 Credits)

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Exploring Design (20 Credits) Core
• Workplace Readiness (20 Credits) Core
• Developing Practice (20 Credits) Option
• Major Project (40 Credits) Option
• Personal Project (20 Credits) Option

How You'll Learn

• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities
• There may be some online learning activities
• This course is designed around in-person study
• You will be assessed in a variety of ways

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
  • UCAS points: 112
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers: BBBB
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
  • T Level: Merit
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
  • Extra Information: Shortlisted applicants will be required to produce a portfolio and attend an interview.
• International Students
  • UCAS points: 72
  • GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Fine Art or Textiles.
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Art and Design): MMP
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 points including 4 in HL Visual Arts
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 including Art Scottish Highers: CCDD including Art and Design
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) – Pass overall
  • T Level: T Level (Craft and Design): Pass (D or E on the core)
  • Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students
  • £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students
  • £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• Additional Costs
  • Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
  • Specialist clothing
  • Travel to placements
  • Optional field trips
  • Software
• Bursaries
  • The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr. Janey Deng Klingelfuss
• Gareth Price
• Kevin Furlong
• Stephen Clarke

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects
  • Graphic Design at the University of Chester will prepare you for a wide range of careers within and beyond the creative industries.
  • Our graduates are working with employers such as the BBC, Laura Ashley, Co-Op, Music Magpie, Games Workshop and the NHS, designing user experience and user interfaces, websites, packaging, brand identities, apps, motion graphics, editorial and interiors.
• Careers service
  • The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.