Kingston University

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art, Knights Park

Course overview

Refine your practice and explore your creative potential Prepare for your career in graphic design With the Graphic Design BA (Hons) course from Kingston University, you'll use our studio spaces and facilities to experiment and explore new ways to push the boundaries and open discourse across disciplines. Throughout the course, you'll be encouraged to explore and develop expertise in current design approaches, techniques, media, and applications. These include branding, editorial, interactive design, packaging and 3D design, advertising, information design, digital moving image, and sustainable and experiential design.

A variety of skills and techniques will support your project work by helping you to realise solution-led ideas. These skills include typography, photography, moving image, printmaking, rapid prototyping, analysis and research, human factors, presentation, interactive and graphic software. As part of Kingston School of Art, students on this course benefit from joining a creative community where collaborative working and critical practice are encouraged.

Our workshops and studios are open to all disciplines, enabling students and staff to work together, share ideas and explore multi-disciplinary making. Graphic design and illustration at Kingston School of Art Graphic design continually evolves with consumer needs and technology. Hear how our students are telling their story through graphic design at Kingston School or Art.

Key highlights

  • Explore branding, editorial, packaging, advertising and interactive design
  • Build skills in typography, photography, printmaking and rapid prototyping
  • Covers information design, digital moving image and experiential design
  • Studio spaces and workshops open to all art disciplines
  • Collaborative, multi-disciplinary creative community within a school of art
  • Includes sustainable design alongside research, analysis and human factors

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 120-136 The typical offer for this course is 120-136 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBB or A*CC
  • A-level: BBB/A*CC — Text: Qualifications needed for 2027: Open UCAS tariff points: 120-136 The typical offer for this course is 120-136 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBB or A*CC
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit
  • Other qualification — Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction
  • Access to HE Diploma: 120 — 120 UCAS points, normally with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional requirements for Graphic Design BA (Hons): Open Please submit a portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length.
  • International Baccalaureate: 27-29 — IB Diploma: 27-29 points. The preferred route is to first take a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or a recognised equivalent course. Please refer to the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice course page for further details how to apply and application deadlines. Additional requir…

Scholarships

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarships

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic Designer
  • Brand Designer
  • Editorial Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Interaction Designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,400 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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