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Graphic Design

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

In the digital age, there is a greater need for eye-catching graphic design that stands out from the crowd.

Our BA in Graphic Design is dedicated to developing the next generation of creative experts. This is a contemporary and innovative course where learning is centred around creative problem-solving and originality, where you’ll learn to develop fresh, cutting-edge ideas.

You’ll study a blend of practice and theory-based learning strategies including an agency-style creative process. This will provide a framework for research, the development of technical skills, and critical thinking. Learn to tell meaningful visual stories to inspire audiences in new and immersive ways through experimenting with your designs and develop your design knowledge across a wide range of projects.

In our state-of-the-art studios, you’ll sharpen your specialist design and art direction abilities across visual platforms including brand identity, editorial, digital, motion, packaging, environments, and advertising. Each specialist is underpinned with solid principles in aesthetics, layout, typography, imagery, and language. This will encourage you to become open, collaborative, and interdisciplinary brand-world thinkers.

Studio practice, interactive workshops, lectures and seminars are key to teaching you all the fundamental skills to develop as a professional graphic designer. Supported by industry experts and with access to cutting-edge facilities, you’ll work with clients on live project briefs, enter international design awards, and complete a portfolio of work to exhibit at the final year exhibition.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

Modules

Course Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
W80
Campus name:
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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 104

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Historical entry grades data

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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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.

Additional fee information

Please visit the fees and finance pages of the University of Worcester website for tuition fee information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/

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