Overview

To break into the competitive but rewarding graphic design industry, you’ll need an exciting portfolio, excellent subject knowledge, the skills to use the latest professional equipment and technology – and your own unique flair in creatively solving communication problems. The Graphic Design (with integrated foundation year) programme is offered by University of Cumbria.

Following your foundation year, our hands-on course is designed to take you to your creative limits and graduate with the confidence, experience and skills that are so sought after by employers in this highly selective but exciting industry.

On this course you will

Develop an appreciation of the key theories and contexts that influence graphic design today.

Develop a portfolio of graphic design work that demonstrates your understanding, visual skills and critical judgement.

Work on industry-led briefs enabling you to develop autonomy, creativity and professionalism.

Develop a range of industry standard skills: idea generation, design development, typography, layout, 3D graphics, motion graphics, digital artwork, presentation skills, etc.

Undertake group projects which simulate the workflow of a professional studio.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Visual Literacy

Technical Processes

Applied Visual Practice

Design Cultures

Communicating Ideas

Thinking through Image-Making

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design View 415 other Bachelors in 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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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: B (40 points)

T-levels: "P (D or E)" All subjects are accepted however we recommend the T level Digital Production, Design and Development for entry to this course

40 UCAS tariff points.

Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. We have a points range so we can take into account all of the information on your application form and adjust the offer from the evidence provided.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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On this course you will

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Lancaster

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