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Graphic Design

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
The University of Hull

Course summary

Master visual design in industry-standard media labs to set yourself for an exciting career in the creative industries.

Explore typography, colour and composition, design history – and learn how to apply this knowledge through 2D and 3D design, web applications, animation and other evolving media.

We don’t just teach you to design. Working as professionals do in a studio environment, you’ll develop your leadership and professional practice skills so that you can thrive in workplace, while continually refining your own individual portfolio of work.

You’ll blend hands-on experience with the theory behind what works to help you prepare for a range of careers. In your final year, a major project will be a showcase for your skills and a springboard for your career.

Why study at Hull?

  • Advanced facilities: Take advantage of our recently refurbished high-tech Media Hub, with super-fast 3D rendering capabilities to bring your designs to life quickly with enhanced quality

  • Industry experienced academics: Our teaching team come from backgrounds as diverse as advertising, web development and game design, giving you plenty of opportunity to explore and develop your interests with experts

  • A portfolio to be proud of: Through ongoing practical projects and a final showcase, leave with a strong portfolio of work to help you secure your first step on the career ladder

Where could this take me?

With your experience of conceptualising as well as creating visual solutions, you’ll be a strong contender in the graphic design sector when looking for your first job. You could work in graphic design or snag a role in advertising, information design or web content development. Your skills leave you well placed to take on roles in 2D or 3D design, as an art or creative director.

Modules

Core modules

Practical Skills for Graphic Design: Adobe 2D
Graphic Design Essentials: UI & UX Design
Art Direction: Advanced Visual Design
Practical Skills for Art Direction: Web Technologies
Practical Skills for Art Direction: The Moving Image
Emerging Technologies
Major Project (Graphic Design)
Professional Portfolio Design

For a full list of modules, please visit our website

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W210
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

T Level - M

Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept. https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx

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Learn more on the University of Hull website

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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61 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
International£17500Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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