Visual Communication BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Ranked first in London for "Learning Opportunities" (NSS 2023), our BA (Hons) Visual Communication programme takes you on a seamless journey through graphic design and illustration. We encourage experimental thinking and working with others to explore graphic design and illustration. Innovative Learning.
Engage with technologies like AR/VR, AI, game engines, electronics, IoT, Big Data, and robotics. Shape the future of design and prepare for your future design illustration career. Industry-Connected Expertise: Our curriculum combines design industry expertise with your knowledge.
Gain the confidence, online portfolio skills, and life and work experience for a successful career in the creative design industries. Flexible Exploration: Develop an original approach to graphic design and illustration. Gain a thorough understanding of the social, cultural, and professional context.
Enjoy the flexibility to focus on either subject as your creative voice emerges. You'll have the option to switch between our graphic design and illustration degree courses based on your evolving preferences. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Ranked first in London for Learning Opportunities, NSS 2023
- Combines graphic design and illustration with freedom to focus on either
- Work with AR/VR, AI, game engines, robotics and IoT
- Curriculum draws on design industry expertise
- Builds online portfolio skills and work experience for creative industries
- Option to switch between graphic design and illustration degrees
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma DMM BTEC Diploma D*D* Access to HE D…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- Additional condition: portfolio — All applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Digital designer
- Art director
- Creative designer
- Interactive media designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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