Turn your creative visions and artistic talents into a fulfilling career with the help of this Graphic Design BA(Hons) course, allowing you to gain the skills needed to thrive in a global creative industry that is always evolving.
Graphic designers are in-demand – for user interfaces in apps, magazine layouts and product packaging. The film industry often also requires the expertise of a professional graphic designer.
You’ll be learning from the best, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Our teaching staff also rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022).
You’ll study industry-standard professional design packages and various components of graphic design, including:
• typography
• layout
• packaging
• branding
• advertising
• user experience design.
You’ll be challenged to experiment with ideas, take risks and consider how to apply your graphic design knowledge and skills to address the needs of the creative industries.
You can participate in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest in your third year. The placement utilises our broad industry links and allows you to put your skills to the test.
You can take part in a variety of studio projects too.
Why Study Graphic Design BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
An impressive 90% of graduates from this course are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduating (Unistats 20/21 data, UK domiciled graduates).
You’ll enrich your studies and increase your real-world experience by taking part in workshops, live briefs, and international design competitions.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
