University for the Creative Arts

BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Visual Communication) (top-up)

University for the Creative ArtsCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

UCA's new Studio Practice top-up course in Visual Communications at UCA Canterbury will give you the skills you need to progress to postgraduate study in the UK

Key highlights

  • Taught at the Canterbury campus
  • Builds skills to progress to UK postgraduate study
  • Focuses on studio practice in visual communication

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component

Scholarships

  • UCA Creative Development Scholarships

    Value: £3,000 fee deduction for the first year

    Up to £3,000
  • UCA Merit Scholarship

    Value: £4,500 fee deduction for the first year.

    Up to £4,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator
  • Visual communication designer
  • Art director
  • Motion graphics designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

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 University for the Creative Arts, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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