Visual Communication

Ranked first in London for "Learning Opportunities" (NSS 2023), our BA (Hons) Visual Communication programme takes you on a seamless journey through graphic design and illustration. We encourage experimental thinking and working with others to explore graphic design and illustration.

Innovative Learning. Engage with technologies like AR/VR, AI, game engines, electronics, IoT, Big Data, and robotics. Shape the future of design and prepare for your future design illustration career.
Industry-Connected Expertise: Our curriculum combines design industry expertise with your knowledge. Gain the confidence, online portfolio skills, and life and work experience for a successful career in the creative design industries.
Flexible Exploration: Develop an original approach to graphic design and illustration. Gain a thorough understanding of the social, cultural, and professional context. Enjoy the flexibility to focus on either subject as your creative voice emerges. You'll have the option to switch between our graphic design and illustration degree courses based on your evolving preferences.

Year 1: Contextual Studies 1 (Core), Practice 1 (Core), Experimentation and Application 1A (Core), Experimentation and Application 1B (Core), Research into Practice 1 (Core), Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth) (Core)

Year 2: Contextual Studies 2 (Core), Practice 2 (Core), Advanced Experimentation and Applications (Core), Advanced Practice (Core), Research into Practice 2 (Core), Professional Life 2 (Mental Wealth) (Core), Optional placement (Optional)

Year 3: Practice 3 (Core), Research into Practice 3 – Extended Research Project (Core), Research into Practice 3 – Graphic Design, Illustration and Animation (Core), Independent Major Project Part A (Core), Independent Major Project Part B (Core), Professional Life 3 (Mental Wealth) (Core)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Each module has a duration of 12 weeks (one term) and always concludes with an assessment point. We provide feedback throughout these 12-week periods with a specific 'Tracking Week' dedicated to this process midway through each term.

For Practical modules, your submission will consist of a Learning Journal (the presentation of your development and experience) and a Portfolio (the presentation of your practical output). For Theoretical modules, you may be asked to produce a piece of academic writing of a given length and a live presentation.

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.