GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (HONS)

Postgraduate programme

GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (HONS)

Offered by UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE

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Programme overview

Why choose this programme?

On our BA (Hons) Graphic Design, you'll get to grips with traditional graphics disciplines like typography, editorial, branding and packaging. You’ll also work with digital platforms including moving image, website and app concepts.

You’ll be taught in a friendly studio atmosphere, developing your creativity and generating new ideas all the time. Our fantastic facilities include digital print studios, traditional printmaking workshops and wood or metal workshops.

You'll work on challenging live briefs with real deadlines. And our great links with industry mean that you could get to work on placements with top agencies around the country.
Why study with us

- 3rd in the UK / Guardian University Guide (Graphic Design)2026

- 2nd in the North West for student satisfaction / Complete University Guide (Art and Design) 2026

- Top 5 in the UK for academic support / National Student Survey (Design Studies) (compared to other universities in the Guardian League Table) 2025

- 100% of students were positive about the academic support on the course

- Graphic design students have accumulated over 200 major industry awards and commendations over the past 20 years.

- We have strong links with industry and you’ll benefit from placement opportunities. Many of our students spend a year working in top agencies in the North West, London or even overseas.

- Our students often win prestigious awards at national and international competitions. For example, D&AD (Design and Art Direction), YCN (Young Creative Network) and Creative Conscience.

Modality

ON-CAMPUS: MANCHESTER

UCAS entry grades

BBB

UCAS Tariff points

120 points

Tuition fee

£9,535

Entry requirements

Minimum qualifications:
Completion of 1 year of a Bachelor Degree (Bakalavr) or Specialist Diploma (Diplom Specialista) with a minimum average of 3/5.

Minimum English entry requirements:
Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

Dates and duration

3 Years

Next Date: September 2026

SYLLABUS

Year 1

Compulsory modules

- Design Context 1
- Creative Thinking
- Communication Craft Skills
- Introduction to Graphic Communication

Year 2
Compulsory modules

- Design Context 2
- Professional Practice
- Graphic Communication in Context
- Applied Graphic Design

Year 3

Compulsory modules

- Design Context 3
- External Project
- Graphic Design Set Project
- Graphic Design Self-Initiated Project