Northumbria University

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Northumbria UniversityCity Campus, Northumbria University, Newcastle

Course overview

Fuel your passion for visual creativity with our Graphic Design degree and gain practical experience and industry-ready skills.

Key highlights

  • Optional placement year in industry as a sandwich degree
  • Option to spend a year studying abroad
  • Practical experience building industry-ready visual design skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — 2026/27 Standard Entry 96 to 112 Tariff Points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplom…
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Additional Requirements: A portfolio of creative design work is required.

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic Designer
  • Junior Designer
  • Brand Designer
  • Digital Designer
  • Art Worker
  • Illustrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,850

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 Northumbria University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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