Overview

This Visual Communication BA (Hons) course from The University for the Creative Arts is all about helping you to think about the bigger picture when communicating any message – you may wish to illustrate a book, for example, but you will also need to consider the accompanying website, social media account, and advertising campaign. Developing a deep understanding of all forms of visual communication media will enable you to appreciate the various roles each discipline can take within any given project.

During your studies, you’ll be able to specialise in various areas of visual communication — the first of which you’ll choose in your second term — with tutorial guidance and advice.

Our expert staff will be there along the way to ensure you can create with confidence, but you’ll be the master of your own destiny, growing in confidence and preparing fully for life after graduation.

Key Features

Comprehensive curriculum covering graphic design, visual storytelling, and communication theory.
Access to state-of-the-art design studios, digital labs, and media resources.
Opportunities to work on real-world visual communication projects and multimedia design.
Expert faculty with industry experience in graphic design and visual communication.
Emphasis on creativity and innovation in visual communication.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Typography and Layout Design
Illustration for Visual Communication
Branding and Identity Design
Digital Media Production
Visual Communication and Society
Design Ethics and Professional Practices

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Communication Studies View 194 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard entry requirements is one of the following:

112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications
Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4)
Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject
27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level, see more information about IB entry requirements

And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).

For equivalent international qualifications and English language requirements please see: https://www.uca.ac.uk/international/

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Tuition Fees

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18000 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Canterbury

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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