Graphic Communication (Hons) University of South Wales

Overview

During the Graphic Communication (Hons) degree from University of South Wales you will explore how Designers strategically utilise identity (branding); how information is used to encourage, persuade, and change mindsets (information graphics and data-led campaigns) and finally how we help the public navigate the world through signage and way finding (user experience, user interface and motion graphics).  

You’ll be encouraged to learn how to work with the public, clients, and others to understand the human-centered challenges they face and experiment with both new and traditional design practices and technologies to develop effective solutions to these problems.  

We believe that our course encourages our students to tackle design challenges that not only interest them, but ones that have real socio-economic impact, enabling them to solve problems that we value and care about.  

You will study and practice at USW’s creative campus in the centre of Cardiff. The city is rich in design agencies and opportunities to get involved in the emerging design scene.  

Career

Students completing this degree typically progress to the following career pathways: 

• Digital Graphic Designer
• Brand Consultant
• User Experience Designer
• Motion Graphic Designer
• Campaign Designer
• General Designer (Marketing)
• User Interface Designer
• Continued Education (master’s degree)
• Continued Education for teaching (PGCe qualification)

Students graduating from Graphic Design degrees typically tend to work in Design Agencies or as inhouse designers for large organisations with embedded design teams. Graduates tend to start a freelance practice in situation share they require mobility (world travel).