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Graphic Design

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
University Centre St Helens
Awarded by:
University of Chester

Course summary

This degree is aligned to employer expectations and requirements, with the aim of producing skilled graduates capable of meeting modern industry demands.

We have established links with the regional and national design community and offer work-related opportunities with local design studios, as well as the chance to work on live projects in collaboration with other creative organisations.

As part of a Study Enhancement Gift, all new, first-year students will be equipped with a high spec personal laptop with access to install industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite.

In your final year of study, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work in our annual Vortex exhibition, to friends, family and the local and regional arts community. You may also have the chance to collaborate with University Centre St Helens’ Graphic Design and Marketing Team, to produce the Vortex brand for 2023.

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
W211
Institution code:
S51
Campus name:
University Centre St Helens
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

A level - CDD

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 0 credits P: 30 credits

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Interview

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£8995Year 1
Scotland£8995Year 1
Wales£8995Year 1
Northern Ireland£8995Year 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

Please visit the University Centre St Helens' website for any potential additional costs associated with this degree.

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