Manchester Metropolitan University

Graphic Design

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Graphic Design is a hands-on, ideas-driven studio-based course where you will learn a variety of approaches to visual communication. Distinctive creative personalities are nurtured and the unconventional is actively encouraged. After developing your creative visual language in Year 1, you will be able to apply your skills to a...

Key highlights

  • Hands-on, ideas-driven studio-based learning in visual communication
  • Explore a variety of approaches to visual communication
  • Distinctive creative personalities nurtured and unconventional ideas encouraged
  • First year focused on developing your own creative visual language
  • Option to add a placement year and/or overseas study

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
  • Additional condition: portfolio — We will ask for a portfolio of your work as part of your application.
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic Designer
  • Visual Communication Designer
  • Art Director
  • Brand Identity Designer
  • Digital Designer
  • Illustrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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