University of Lincoln

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Graphic Design is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry where effective communication and bold ideas can have a positive effect on every aspect of contemporary life. You will learn to tell compelling visual stories that have a role in everything from branding and packaging, to filmmaking, animation and book design - with the opportunity to test your skills in international creative competitions. We'll introduce you to specialist technology and professional workshop facilities, which you can use to develop your skills in a wide range of design disciplines, from commercial design to socially conscious projects.

We'll help you to build a personal design portfolio built around your own interests and passions, teaching you how to develop effective and original design ideas, from brief to pitch. This programme is also available with an Arts Foundation Year, which can provide an alternative route of entry onto the full degree programme. Find out more at https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/afyafyub/.

Key highlights

  • Visual storytelling across branding, packaging, filmmaking, animation and book design
  • Opportunity to enter international creative competitions
  • Access to specialist technology and professional workshop facilities
  • Projects ranging from commercial design to socially conscious work
  • Build a personal design portfolio around your own interests
  • Learn to develop original design ideas from brief to pitch

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — UK: 96 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — UK: 96 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — UK: 96 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English
  • A-level: CCC-BBC — UK: 96 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: CCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved…
  • International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic designer
  • Brand designer
  • Packaging designer
  • Motion graphics designer
  • Book designer
  • Art director

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 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 of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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