Graphic Design
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
• This course has a strong studio culture at its heart, with an emphasis on making, conceptualisation and the design process. Students will be based at Markeaton Street, in specialist studio spaces where innovation and experimentation are encouraged • You will learn from a teaching team of experienced practitioners offering a wealth of expertise across design • You will prepare throughout the course for a career in the creative industries and be supported through professional guidance, portfolio consultation and careers opportunities along the way • Visiting speakers from across the industry will offer you real-world knowledge and insights to inspire you to select the role that you would like to choose within the creative industries • You will benefit from external connections linked to the course, and these will enable you to engage with design studios, pitching your work within live projects, and working with cultural partners through exciting collaborative projects • You will put design theory into practice as you explore the world outside the studio, through field trips to, galleries, exhibitions, conferences and seminars
Key highlights
- Specialist studio spaces at Markeaton Street encouraging experimentation
- Taught by a team of experienced design practitioners
- Live projects pitching work to design studios and cultural partners
- Visiting industry speakers share real-world creative industries insights
- Professional guidance and portfolio consultation throughout the course
- Field trips to galleries, exhibitions, conferences and seminars
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Graphic designer
- Brand identity designer
- Digital designer
- Art director
- Illustrator
- Creative artworker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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