BA (Hons) Graphic Design | University of Huddersfield

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It is essential that you are a creative forward thinker to enable you to inspire yourself and consumers.Breaking conventions, being entrepreneurial, acting on instinct and intuition whilst being able to appreciate working in association with client needs. These are key professional skills and virtues to be mastered to become the new creative experts at conceiving graphic communication design ideas.

  • Campus: Huddersfield
  • Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years sandwich
  • Placements: An opportunity exists for you to spend a period of time either working in industry or as a part of our overseas study abroad programme where you’ll gain valuable experience to further inform your studies.
  • No of Places: 30
  • Designation: BA (Hons) Graphic Design
  • Start Date: September

On this course you will benefit from our established industry links and our extensive, state-of-the-art digital industry standard graphic design facilities. We strongly recommend you take the option of a placement year. UoH also offers you the opportunity to go on an international study trip.

Career Opportunities

The general nature of the subject offers you opportunities for finding employment within a wide range of consultancies, agencies and design groups, both in the UK and abroad. Career opportunities are diverse including studio designer, design manager, stylist, art director, creative, product development co-ordinator, freelance designer, visual merchandiser and buyer. You can also progress onto teacher training.
Admission Requirements & Selection

Specific requirements for this course are normally one of the following:

  • Successful completion of a foundation course in Art and Design.
  • 280 points gained at GCE awards or Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) A level or equivalent.
  • An EdExcel/BTEC National Diploma with a distinction and merits in a relevant subject.
  • In addition to the above, strong emphasis will be placed on the quality of your portfolio and a satisfactory interview.
  • Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.
Course Structure

Year 1

  • Conceptual Design
  • Typography and Layout Design
  • Introduction to Digital Technology
  • Creative Thinking
  • Researching the User
  • Business/Marketing Issues
  • Visual Culture

Year 2

  • Design Projects
  • Digital Image Development
  • Design Management
  • Promotional Strategies

Year 3 sandwich

  • Optional Work Placement

Year 3 full-time/Year 4 sandwich

  • Major Design Projects
  • Research Report
  • Professional Development with Business Planning

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