Highlights
Tuition fee
16900 EUR / year
15100 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
16900 EUR / year
15100 EUR / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Campus location
Barcelona, Spain
Campus location
Barcelona, Spain
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Graphic Design - Advertising - IED Barcelona course offered at Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) is for aspiring professional audiovisual designers who want to develop the strategic, creative and artistic aspects of audiovisual communication.

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Overview

This Graphic Design - Advertising - IED Barcelona course offered at Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)  goes beyond the traditional boundaries of the discipline to give graphic designers the creative mindset needed in the advertising world. During the programme you 'll not only create design projects, you 'll learn how to develop visual communication campaigns using conceptualisation, branding strategy and art direction to add value to the campaign. What 's more, in this degree programme you 'll develop a variety of projects working with actual clients, applying what you 've learnt to your Final Project based on a real brief. There are 60 places available for first-year students majoring in Graphic Design. Of these places, there is no specific number assigned by pathway or language. The Bachelor of Arts in Design is valid throughout the European Higher Education Area, equivalent to an official university degree, and is accredited by the Agency for the Quality of the University System . This programme grants access to official university master 's degrees and, where applicable, to doctoral studies.

Methodology

The syllabus of this Graphic Design - Advertising - IED Barcelona course offered at Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)  sets increasingly demanding goals as the 4-year programme progresses, culminating in a Final Project working for a real company. The programme methodology is based on learning by doing, encouraging interdisciplinary interaction with students studying other areas of design in collaborative workshops and joint projects. The BA in Graphic Design, pathway in Advertising is taught in English, a language that opens up a world of professional opportunities for the future. During your learning experience, you 'll acquire knowledge that transcends the traditional boundaries of graphic design, preparing you for a market where designers must incorporate creative communication concepts and strategies in their projects. The school collaborates with companies and institutions in the visual communication sector, the best way to gain first-hand experience working in graphic design. All the lecturers are professional designers working in the industry.

Who is this for?

This programme is for young people interested in communicating in a creative way. If you love making an impact and want to design innovative campaigns, logos, brands and strategies in a variety of different formats, the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, pathway in Advertising is the programme you 've been looking for. The course is focused on people interested in learning how to create a brand, communicating brand identity in a creative way, understanding how strategies and branding work, and putting it all into practice. In fact, during your projects you 'll work with real brands. After completing the programme, you 'll have all the skills you need to create and shape your proposals in a professional way to make an effective visual impact.

Why choose it?

One of the main reasons for choosing the IED Barcelona Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, pathway in Advertising programme is that, as well as learning all the ins and outs of how communication works, you also acquire all the know-how and skills you need to design everything from a brand logo, name or slogan to a complete communication strategy. Another advantage is that you 'll be working with real international brands, agencies and firms as part of versatile teams in a creative, multidisciplinary international setting. Last but not least, there 's our teaching staff, lecturers with extensive professional experience in the design sector to guide you on your way in the advertising world.

Programme Structure

Methodology:

  • The chosen methodology is known as learning by doing and promotes interdisciplinarity among various fields including design, fashion, and management and design strategies by organising joint workshops and projects.
  • The syllabus sets a series of learning goals for the student, which become more demanding as the course progresses and end with a Final Course Project for a real client.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
68
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Barcelona, Spain

What students do after studying

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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

TOEFL® IBT
68
PTE Academic
59
IELTS
5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Complete the Personal Information section, fill in and sign the Pre-Enrolment Form and send it to the school together with the required documents, listed in the admission procedure including evidence of the knowledge of the course language according to the chosen program. IED will check your dossier and make you start the admission process.
  • After receiving all the required documents, IED evaluate them and, if necessary, schedule an admission interview on Skype, according to your availability.
  •  Have correctly filled out and uploaded the required documents on their personal area.
  •  Pass the Official Admission Test in out seat (July or September) – Official Undergraduate Degree only.
  •  Special requirements:
  •  Submitt a portfolio for BA (Hons) in Fashion Design and Diploma IED in Creative Advertising and Branding; 
  •  Submit an essay and a motivational letter for the BA (Hons) in Fashion Marketing and Communication and Diploma IED in Business Design.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    16900 EUR / year
    16900 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    15100 EUR / year
    15100 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain
770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
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LIFE
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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The Smooth Movers
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Basque Government
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
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Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Anthem Essay Contest

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Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
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Grant
500 USD
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
02 Dec 2026
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IED
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2026
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
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Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
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965 USD
Deadline
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2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
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