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Graphic and Communication Design (York School of Art)

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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The Open University
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Course summary

York College University Centre is the home of York School of Art, our creative community for adults. This course is part of the York School of Art, please visit our website to find out more about our art school.

The course provides a studio and workshop atmosphere where the skills and disciplines of graphic and communication design (e.g. digital, illustration and printmaking) can be fully explored. This is supported by state-of-the-art teaching facilities including specialised classrooms, workshops, a printmaking/bookmaking room, photography studios and Apple Mac suites, to ensure you get the finest experience. You will be introduced to the role of the contemporary graphic designer and will develop innovative and original ideas, whilst working with a range of processes and formats in response to the ever-changing demands of the professional industry.

The course provides you with the skills and disciplines needed to embark into the creative industries with confidence. You can also take part in international design competitions and live projects, as well as listening to talks from visiting practicing designers and artists. The course offers a wide-ranging and specialist practice - the course structure allows you to balance the relationship between breadth and specialism, giving the designer room for exploration and experimentation.

Modules:

Level 4
Typography: Design Projects
Digital & Photography
Contextual Influences 1
Print & Bookmaking Workshops

Level 5
Branding Design Projects
Contextual Influences 2
Narrative Storytelling
Professional Practice

Level 6
Research Project
Independent Project
Creative Futures
Competition Briefs

Modules

Course Modules

Level 4
Typography: Design Projects
Digital & Photography
Contextual Influences 1
Print & Bookmaking Workshops

Level 5
Branding Design Projects
Contextual Influences 2
Narrative Storytelling
Professional Practice

Level 6
Research Project
Independent Project
Creative Futures
Competition Briefs

Assessment method

Students will develop portfolios of work in response to a brief, these portfolios will be assessed. You will also be encouraged to present ongoing work to your peers and staff as well as industry figures and design studios.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
W210
Institution code:
Y70
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

York College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

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:
Y70
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

Level 2 English

T Level

72 UCAS Tariff points or Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 72

72 UCAS Tariff points or Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A levels.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants will need to hold GCSE Maths and English at a minimum grade 4.

Applicants who have relevant skills and experience but who do not hold the standard minimum entry requirements will be considered.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to enter the course through their personal statement.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£7200

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 www.yorkcollege.ac.uk if you would like to study this course part time.

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