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Course summary

Our multi-award winning Graphic Design and Illustration course has an enviable record of success. In recent years our students have won over 65 awards in all of the most prestigious national and international design and illustration competitions. These include: the coveted D&AD Yellow Pencil, further Yellow Pencil nominations; numerous Best In Year awards with D&AD; two Best In Show awards at D&AD New Blood; Student Designer of the Year at New Designers; countless YCN awards; and many short listings and nominations in competitions such as the Penguin Book Student award, Design Council Futures, the London Transport and Lloyds TSB Illustration awards. Clever, original ideas and excellent craftsmanship are vital for a successful career working at the top end of the profession and our course is committed to teaching students how to achieve these skills. We foster a fun yet demanding atmosphere that encourages our students to think independently, question the world around them and be opinionated. Our proximity to London (20 minutes on the train) is a core part of our success. It allows us to easily bring in high-quality visiting tutors, guest speakers and live-projects. It means we have great industry connections and study trips to museums and companies are a regular part of the curriculum.

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
W221
Institution code:
H36

University of Hertfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
W221
Institution code:
H36

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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.

Data from:
This course and 11 other design studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Hertfordshire, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
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  3. DDD
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

66% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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