University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Branding, Experience and Retail Design

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Course overview

Develop a versatile blend of creative, strategic, and technical design skills Explore spatial and experiential design through storytelling and hands-on practice Experiment with AR/VR and future-focused approaches that expand creative possibilities During the BA (Hons) Branding, Experience and Retail Design course, you’ll develop the creative and strategic skills to design brand identities, spatial experiences, and visually engaging worlds. By working across 2D, 3D, and digital media, you’ll build a portfolio that shows your individuality and prepares you for a dynamic creative industry. A supportive place to explore and experiment: You’ll learn in a friendly, studio-based environment at Hertford Regional College, Ware campus, where small class sizes mean you’re seen, supported, and challen

Key highlights

  • Combines creative, strategic and technical design skills
  • Spatial and experiential design explored through storytelling and hands-on practice
  • Experiment with AR/VR and future-focused design approaches
  • Work across 2D, 3D and digital media to build a portfolio
  • Studio-based learning at Hertford Regional College, Ware campus
  • Small class sizes offering close individual support

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000
  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000
  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000
  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000
  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Brand designer
  • Retail designer
  • Experience designer
  • Exhibition designer
  • Visual merchandiser
  • Spatial designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790

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 of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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