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BA (Hons) Graphic Design

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Graphic Design is a undergraduate Art & Design course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Art & Design · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

On this course you’ll learn a broad range of creative, technical and professional skills and use these to respond to industry-standard briefs and collaborative project work – preparing you for life as a professional graphic designer. Our Graphic Design BA reflects both the multi-disciplinary nature of today’s graphic design industry and the constantly evolving society in which we live. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Westminster is ranked 2nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025 for ‘Research Quality’ in Art and Design - Embedded AI skills and analysis across the curriculum to provide next-generation industry standards - Study in an extensive design-focused campus 20 minutes from central London, taking advantage of the capital’s cultural and creative opportunities - Become proficient in industry-standard software tools including Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier Pro and XD - Work in advanced facilities including our extensive print, 3D and photographic studios and our specialist Emerging Media Space for 3D printing, laser cutting and realities such as VR, MR and AR. - Learn to market your skills, network with industry professionals and find work through the Westminster Enterprise Network Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The Graphic Design BA can take you in a number of different directions. Many graduates go on to join graphic design studios or start their own practice. Some specialise in fields such as UX (User Experience), visual effects, virtual and augmented reality, game design or animation, working for a variety of organisations – from start-ups to global brands. Our alumni have founded successful design companies such as Dusted Branding, Hugo and Cat, and Muuks Creative. Graduate employers named on the course page: Apple, BBC, BBC Interactive News, DixonBaxi, FutureBrand, Google, Microsoft, Orange, The British Library, The British Museum, The Guardian, The Science Museum. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Design Cultures (Year 1, Core)
• Digital Practice (Year 1, Core)
• Graphic Explorations (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Industry (Year 1, Core)
• Typography as Image (Year 1, Core)
• 2D Computer Animation (Year 1, Option)
• 2D Game Creation (Year 1, Option)
• Concept Art (Year 1, Option)
• Drawing Explorations (Year 1, Option)
• Branding and Identity (Year 2, Core)
• Sequence and Message (Year 2, Core)
• Typography as Text (Year 2, Core)
• Visual Representation and Information (Year 2, Core)
• Character and Creature Creation (Year 2, Option)
• Designing for User Experience (UX) (Year 2, Option)
• Extended Reality for Creatives (Year 2, Option)
• Interactive Texts and Narratives (Year 2, Option)
• Stop-Motion Animation (Year 2, Option)
• VFX for Film and Games (Year 2, Option)
• Visual Storytelling (Year 2, Option)
• Critical Design (Year 3, Core)
• Identity in Practice (Year 3, Core)
• Major Project (Graphic Design) (Year 3, Core)
• Publishing and Print (Year 3, Core)
• Character Performance (Year 3, Option)
• Critical Enquiry for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Designing Narrative Experiences (Year 3, Option)
• Entrepreneurship for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Experimental Image Making (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Branding and identity design
• Creative direction/art direction and advertising
• Design for interaction
• Editorial and publishing design
• Games design
• Illustration and animation
• Information design
• Social design
• XR and experience design