Graphic Design (flexible learning)
- FdA
- 1 Years
- Blended learning (full-time)
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- New College, Durham
Course summary
Course may be subject to change.
Our Foundation Degree in Graphic Design will nurture creativity and support concept development to a level where you can seek employment, engage in self-employment, or undertake further study.
The freedom of the flexible curriculum allows you to explore your creative potential and direct your study to achieve the skills of industry and create a unique personal portfolio to help you to enter the workplace.
Through ongoing professional development, the programme will build your confidence as you develop and evaluate an individual programme of study. You will learn to balance time and resources and identify opportunities which will be important skills for your chosen career.
Our graphic design team are professionals in typography, letterpress printing, editorial design, branding, package design, exhibition design, product design, photography, art direction, and interior design.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- FdA • Blended learning (full-time) • 1 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GR5B
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- GR5B
- Institution code:
- N28
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
To gain entry to the programme, you must satisfy the standard or non-standard entry requirements to the programme.
Admissions Criteria The College Admissions Policy is to encourage access to higher education through an equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age.
Standard Entry requirements To gain entry to the programme, you must satisfy the standard or non-standard entry requirements to the programme.
Admissions Criteria The College Admissions Policy is to encourage access to higher education through an equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age.
Standard Entry requirements The following admissions criteria will apply at Level 4:
You will be a minimum age of 18 years old and are expected to hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in a related subject of Art & Design, Graphic Design, A-Level in graphics or art
You will hold four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or working towards)
It is desirable but not essential that you hold at least grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English, or to have demonstrated ability in Maths and English within further studies (such as key/functional skills).
You will be encouraged to obtain grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English
BTEC National Qualifications, A2-Level, AS Level at Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject or a total of at least 32 UCAS tariff points.
All Internal and external applicants must be interviewed with an art and design/creative-based portfolio (international applicants via internet/email respectively).
Attend a successful interview with two members of the curriculum team.
A personal statement.
Evidence of digital literacy within portfolio to meet the needs of Level 4
Minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants
Non-Standard Entry Requirements
Evidence of ongoing creative experience or employment within the creative industries.
Attend a successful interview with two members of the curriculum team.
A personal statement.
All applicants with non-standard criteria must be interviewed with an art and design-based portfolio (international applicants via internet/email respectively).
It is desirable but not essential that you hold at least grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English, or to have demonstrated ability in Maths and English within further studies (such as key/functional skills).
You will be encouraged to obtain grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 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.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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