Overview

Build on your current design skills by incorporating the latest design thinking in combination with industry-standard practices across various platforms, including web, apps, and smart devices.

The Graphic and Digital Design (Top-Up) (Hons) programme from Northumbria University covers key areas such as branding, typography, editorial, digital design, UI/UX, data visualisation, and design for virtual reality.

Studio-based activities, live briefs, and critique sessions allow you to enhance your skills, helping you to develop a portfolio while staying connected to real-world design challenges.

By the end of the course, we aim for our graduates to be confident, independent designers ready for the evolving digital landscape.

Career

This course prepares you for a career in the fast-growing digital design sector. You can develop skills in UX/UI Design, Co-design, Experiential Design, and AI-enhanced production, all in high demand across industries. Career paths may include roles as a UX/UI Designer, Visual Communication Designer, Interaction Designer, and Creative Technologist, in sectors like design agencies, consultancies, and cultural institutions.

The course aims to build transferable skills such as creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration for success in design careers or further study.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Graphic Design View 414 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

BTEC HND or Foundation degree with an overall pass, in a related subject such as Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Communication, Digital Design, UX Design, Multimedia or New Media Design, Illustration, Animation, Games Design or Product Design (with strong portfolio evidence of Graphic Design or Digital Design capabilities).

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19850 GBP / year

≈ 19850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

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