Warwickshire College and University Centre
Warwick New Road
Leamington Spa
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Graphic Design with Photography
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Royal Leamington Spa College
Course summary
For the BA (Hons) Degree in Graphic Design with Photography at Warwickshire College and University Centre; you will cultivate an approach to design where the craft of assembling and manipulating images forms the basis for your practice encompassing photography's multiple environments.
You will develop a range of integral creative skills that will challenge and inspire you, providing the platform needed to launch a career in the graphic design and photography creative industries. This course will involve substantial practical based work, whilst accessing graphic design, photography, film and media studios, as well as a range of professional camera equipment. Theoretical studies will underpin technical and practical skills and allow you to apply your creativity by taking on briefs as a professional designer or photographer.
You will build links with industry by working on live briefs and will be encouraged and supported to seek specialist work experience. By combining live projects, core practical skills, tuition and critical thinking, this course endeavours to prepare you to contribute to industry as a professional worker and engage fully in the contemporary workplace. Working collaboratively, entrepreneurially and with confidence; our aim for you is to create a professional, industry ready portfolio of work that will stand out from the crowd.
This course is delivered and awarded by Warwickshire College and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions
Modules
Modules may include:
Year 1 - Level 4
Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped
Concepts and Techniques
Lens-Based Image Making
Graphic Design Principles
Collaborative Practice
Year 2 - Level 5
Work-based and Placement Learning
Application of Graphic Communication
Motion Graphics
Live Brief
Professional Practice
Year 3 - Level 6
Research, Theory and Design
Capstone Project
Enterprise and Industry
Launching Networking Platforms
Exhibition
Students are expected to complete 100 hours of work-based or placement learning by the end of Level 5.
For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here:
https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-ba-hons-graphic-design-with-photography-v4-acc-9f1c9d1979f5399121a797da164937cd.pdf
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.
Assessment method
The approach to assessment has been designed to provide students with a variety of challenges appropriate for undergraduate level work.
Assessment is constructed in such a way that a student’s knowledge and understanding of each module studied during the course is assessed.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Royal Leamington Spa College
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
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:
- WW28
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Warwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
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:
- WW28
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject or A Levels.
The college would consider applications from mature students with relevant work experience who may not have related formal academic qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Applicants will normally be invited to attend an application meeting. The application meeting is part of a supportive process to help you to decide the right course for you and your career goals.
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | 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
WCUC tuition fees are listed per academic year and will remain for the duration of your course.
The following course-related costs are not included in the tuition fees:
Printing
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use
Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).
Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
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