
BA (Hons) Graphic Design Online
Course overview
In today's competitive landscape, graphic design proficiency is vital across diverse industries. Our digital-first BA (Hons) Graphic Design positions you as an industry-ready professional with a deep understanding of design principles, industry trends, and client expectations, increasing your chances of securing rewarding positions and advancing your career. Free Adobe Creative Cloud licence for the duration of your studies As part of your studies, you’ll receive full access to Adobe Creative Cloud at no additional cost.
We'll guide you through integrating your newfound knowledge into your designs using Adobe tools, empowering you to master this essential tool to a professional standard. What you’ll learn This BA Graphic Design course will equip you with the professional, creative, and practical skills needed to excel as a graphic designer in the creative industries. Through carefully curated modules tailored to industry demands, you’ll learn why certain compositions work better than others and how to convey specific messages through design.
This will enable you to produce high-standard designs and articulate how they fulfil the requirements of a given brief. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape, presenting yourself as a well-rounded graphic designer with the knowledge and skills to succeed. Preparing you for professional success We prioritise your employability, ensuring you acquire valuable experience for your future career.
You'll tackle authentic industry briefs, guided step-by-step from concept to completion. This process empowers you to transform creative ideas into industry-standard original designs, equipping you with the skills you need to effectively handle client briefs in a professional setting.
Why choose
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Key highlights
- Free Adobe Creative Cloud licence throughout your studies
- Guided training to use Adobe tools to a professional standard
- Work on authentic industry briefs from concept to completion
- Learn composition and how to convey specific messages through design
- Develop skills to meet and articulate client brief requirements
- Digital-first course delivered fully online
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: work_experience — …relevant work experience will need to demonstrate two years of general work experience and provide a portfolio of five pieces of work that demonstrates an aptitude in graphic design.
- Additional condition: portfolio — …to demonstrate two years of general work experience and provide a portfolio of five pieces of work that demonstrates an aptitude in graphic design.
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic designer
- Junior designer
- Digital designer
- Brand designer
- Freelance graphic designer
- Marketing designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,140 per level (online) | International: £5,500 per level (online)
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Arden University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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