University of Kent

Graphic Design - BA (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Design can shape the way we understand the world - from branding that builds identities to campaigns that drive social change. At Kent, you’ll explore how visual communication can inform, inspire, and provoke, developing your personal voice and identity along the way. Not only will you develop core graphic design skills such as typography, image-making, editorial design, UX/UI, and motion.

But you’ll also have the freedom to explore emerging trends and techniques. You will consider graphic design in the context of major contemporary issues such as the climate crisis, digital misinformation, inclusive design, mental health awareness, ethical branding, and more. Live projects, industry partnerships, and mentoring give you hands-on opportunities to refine your skills and build a portfolio that represents your personal style and innovative thinking while being informed by industry.

You'll use our range of specialist facilities to create your own work, respond to live briefs and industry-set challenges, deliver client pitches, and receive professional mentoring giving you the skills, experience and confidence for a career in design.

Why study

Graphic Design at Kent?

Key highlights

  • Core skills in typography, image-making, editorial design, UX/UI and motion
  • Explores design for climate crisis, misinformation and inclusive design
  • Live projects, industry partnerships and professional mentoring
  • Respond to live briefs, industry-set challenges and deliver client pitches
  • Specialist facilities for creating your own design work
  • Option to add a year abroad or in industry

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points A level BBC Contextual offer: BCD Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBC — Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points A level BBC Contextual offer: BCD Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BCD — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM Contextual offer: MMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: MMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — IB 112 tariff points - typically H5 H5 H6 or equivalent, including Visual Arts or Design Technology at HL 5 Contextual offer: 96 tariff points - typically H5 H5 H5 or equivalent, including Visual Arts of Design Technolog…
  • UCAS tariff points: 96 — …equivalent, including Visual Arts or Design Technology at HL 5 Contextual offer: 96 tariff points - typically H5 H5 H5 or equivalent, including Visual Arts of Design Technology at HL 5 Contextual offers consider personal circumstan…

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic designer
  • Brand designer
  • UX/UI designer
  • Motion designer
  • Editorial designer
  • Art director

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 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 University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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