University for the Creative Arts

BA (Hons) Visual Communication

University for the Creative ArtsCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

A Communication course that blends Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Film and Photography skills. Study at a specialist uni for creative industries.

Key highlights

  • Blends graphic design, illustration, animation, film and photography skills
  • Taught at a specialist university for the creative industries

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — …standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extende…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English

Scholarships

  • UCA Creative Development Scholarships

    Value: £3,000 fee deduction for the first year

    Up to £3,000
  • UCA Merit Scholarship

    Value: £4,500 fee deduction for the first year.

    Up to £4,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic designer
  • Illustrator
  • Animator
  • Motion graphics designer
  • Photographer
  • Art director

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 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 for the Creative Arts, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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