Overview

By studying Graphic Design with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University with a foundation year, you’ll begin by developing the creative, practical and academic skills needed for degree level study within the Creative Industries. You’ll learn alongside other foundation year students from across the Creative Industries Institute, becoming part of a vibrant creative community with access to specialist facilities, technical expertise and industry focused teaching.

Key facts

Develop the knowledge, skills and attributes of graphic design practices that reflect your values, interests and career aspirations.

Apply your skills in creative projects with professional and academic tutors and a rich industry network.

Experiment with traditional and future-facing analogue and digital technologies in our purpose-designed studios.

Showcase your work to the public and industry professionals via presentations, competitions and exhibitions.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for careers and future study in:

Graphic design

User experience (UX) design

Designing for environments and 3D spaces

Editorial and digital publishing

Motion graphics and animation

Illustration and printmaking

Branding and visual identity

Advertising

Design strategy and policy making

User research

Account directing

Graphic design for film and TV

Typography and type design

Digital product design

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graphic Design Journeys — Pathways & Disciplines

Future Now: Collaboration In Action

Graphic Design Impact — Context & Responsibility

Graphic Design Life — Making & Visibility

Graphic Design Being - Portfolio & Practice

Graphic Design Community — Collaboration & Participation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Language

English

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79

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Graphic Design View 211 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

80
This must include at least 32 points from at least one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (to include a relevant subject, such as Art, Design and Technology, Textiles or Graphics). For example:
CDD at A Level with a grade C in a relevant subject.
MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from core
A combination of qualifications which must include an A level grade C or BTEC grade M in a relevant subject and may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

GCSE

English Language or Literature at grade C or 4

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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