University of Hertfordshire

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

Best graphic design course in the UK (World Brand Design Awards, 2025-26) Our recent graduates work for famous brands including Disney, Apple, Urban Outfitters, and Moncler Work on live briefs with some of the world’s biggest design agencies and brands Learn from industry professionals: You’ll be guided by industry professionals who work for some of the UK’s biggest design and creative agencies, and will be taught how to develop techniques which are at the forefront of graphic design practices, whilst honing your skills across a wide range of mediums. Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary design: This graphic design degree is the perfect launchpad for your design career, and offers you the chance to work on live briefs, collaborate with like-minded creatives, and build the kind of

Key highlights

  • Named best graphic design course in the UK, World Brand Design Awards 2025-26
  • Live briefs with some of the world's biggest design agencies and brands
  • Taught by professionals from leading UK design and creative agencies
  • Recent graduates work for brands including Disney, Apple and Moncler
  • Skills developed across a wide range of design mediums
  • Optional sandwich year available as a four-year route

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019/20 Academic Year 72-168 UCAS points. A levels & BTECs to include an art related subject. GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above (Grade C for English and Grade D for Maths if taken before 2015). Admission subject to portfolio interview. Check out portfolio ad…
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language, English
  • Additional condition: interview — Admission subject to portfolio interview.
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Admission subject to portfolio interview.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Graphic Designer
  • Brand Designer
  • Art Director
  • Digital Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Creative Artworker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide