University of Staffordshire - Graphic Design

University of Staffordshire

Graphic Design

Our Graphic Design degree reflects the diverse nature of contemporary visual communication.

It’s ideal if you are passionate about creative thinking, problem solving, design and experimenting through digital and traditional media.

Our team of specialist and award-winning lecturers have strong links with industry, and many are successful practitioners in their field.

You will benefit from a range of specialist visiting lecturers from industry and also have the opportunity to enter high profile national competitions such as D&AD, Roses and Penguin Books etc. Students are encouraged to gain placements with national design agencies such as Elmwood, Coley Porter Bell and The Chase. There will also be live brief projects for national companies such as Moonpig and Alton Towers.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Entry Requirements

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

Career Prospects

Graduates of our Graphic Design degree develop practical skills for various roles in design studios, advertising agencies, branding companies, TV, film, and freelance enterprises. Many work in top creative studios like The Chase, Elmwood, True North, Coley Porter Bell, Viv-id, TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, JKR, and Havas Lynx.

Course Details

This course focuses on creative visual thinking and craft, preparing students to become versatile practitioners in the field of graphic design. The course covers various areas such as typography, image making, information design, photography, art direction, experimental formats, branding, packaging, 3D crafts, web design, and moving image. To prepare for the professional environment, students will develop a solid understanding of studio processes, such as pitching ideas and interpreting creative briefs.
Students will have access to individual desk space, tutorial and group designated zones, and central iMac/digital technologies. Workshop facilities include wood, metal, plastics, ceramics, textiles, screen printing, letterpress, experimental print, photography, animation, digital suites/labs, and laser-cutting.
The course operates on a modular basis, providing flexibility and choice. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, while part-time students take proportionately fewer credits per semester. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole.
The full-time course has one start point in September, and the tables provide an indicative list of the current academic year's modules. Teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. The course aims to ensure all modules run as scheduled, and students will be advised on selecting an appropriate alternative module if a module cannot be run.

Year 1

Design Thinking 20 credits
Typography 20 credits
Visual Exploration 1 40 credits
Visual Exploration 2 40 credits

Year 2

Experimental Formats 20 credits
Future And Emerging Technology 40 credits
Research, Analysis And Context 20 credits
Sustainability, Society And Impact 40 credits

Year 3

Co Creation 1 40 credits
Co Creation 2 40 credits
Creative Futures 20 credits
Research, Analysis And Communication Assignment 20 credits

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