Our Graphic Design degree reflects the broad scope of modern visual communication. It's perfect if you enjoy creative thinking, problem solving, design, and experimenting with digital and traditional media.
Our expert and award-winning lecturers have strong industry connections, and many are successful practitioners in their fields.
You will benefit from a variety of industry-specific visiting lecturers, as well as the opportunity to enter high-profile national competitions such as D&AD, Roses, and Penguin Books, among others. Students are encouraged to work with national design firms like Elmwood, Coley Porter Bell, and The Chase. There will also be live briefings for national brands like Moonpig and Alton Towers.
University of Staffordshire
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
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 from our Graphic Design degree develop a wide variety of practical skills to prepare them for positions within design studios, advertising agencies, branding companies, TV, film and freelance enterprises. Many now work in top creative studios such as The Chase, Elmwood, True North, Coley Porter Bell, Viv-id, TBWA, Saatchi & Saatchi, JKR and Havas Lynx.
Course Details
This course has an emphasis on creative visual thinking and craft. You’ll become a versatile practitioner, experimenting creatively and generating strong ideas for a wide range of projects.
We’ll challenge you to think differently; even experienced designers are constantly developing their skills. In the world of design there are always new trends, technologies and ideas.
You will explore both the traditional core disciplines of graphic design and the possibilities of new technology. Areas covered include typography, image making, information design, photography and art direction; experimental formats, branding and packaging; 3D crafts, web design and moving image.
To prepare you for the professional environment, we’ll help you develop a solid understanding of studio processes, such as pitching ideas and interpreting creative briefs. You’ll learn through a programme of projects, lectures, seminars, workshops and studio practice.
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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