From day one it will feel like you have joined a professional design agency. By studying a blend of theory and practice, you’ll learn to tell visual stories to inspire audience in new and immersive ways through meaningful creative designs.
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Overview
Our BA in Graphic Design is dedicated to developing the next generation of creative experts. This is a contemporary and innovative course where learning is centred around creative problem-solving and originality, where you'll learn to develop fresh, cutting-edge ideas.
You'll study a blend of practice and theory-based learning, including an agency-style creative process that develops your research, technical skills and critical thinking. Through experimentation and a wide range of projects, you'll learn to tell meaningful visual stories that engage and inspire audiences.
Based in the Art House, an open-plan gallery studio space shared by students across the creative arts, you'll be part of a collaborative creative community where ideas are explored, tested and developed. You'll sharpen your specialist design and art direction abilities across visual platforms including brand identity, editorial, digital, motion, packaging, environments and advertising, underpinned by strong foundations in aesthetics, layout, typography, imagery and language.
Through studio practice, workshops and industry-focused projects, you'll develop the skills needed for a professional career in graphic design. Supported by industry experts, specialist technicians and state-of-the-art facilities, you'll work on live client briefs, enter international design awards and build a portfolio of work to showcase at the final year exhibition.
Graphic Design students' work
Course content
Each year you will study a mix of mandatory and optional modules. This flexibility lets you explore different styles and try new mediums to establish your own identity as a graphic design.
We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.
Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.
Optional modules
Careers
Throughout this course, you will receive specialist creative careers advice from your lecturers and our Careers and Employability team to help you prepare for your future career.
You'll develop highly sought-after skills in visual communication, branding, typography, digital design and creative problem-solving, preparing you for a wide range of careers across the creative industries. Through practical projects, live client briefs and portfolio development, you'll gain the experience that employers value.
By the time you graduate, you'll have developed a professional portfolio, website and interview skills to support your transition into industry.
You could find work as a:
- Advertising arts director
- Agency graphic designer
- Brand strategist
- Creative director
- Digital web designer
- Exhibition designer
- Marketing director
- Packaging designer
- Social media creator
- Motion designer
Course highlights
Teaching and assessment
You'll explore graphic design through studio tutorials, group discussion, seminars and workshops, developing your skills through client briefs and agency-style creative practice.
Your assessments are designed to prepare you for industry and include professional portfolios, zines, online projects, proposals, learning journals, reflective pieces, and solo and collaborative exhibitions.
Teaching and assessment contents
You'll learn through a combination of studio practice, workshops, lectures, seminars, individual projects and group work. As you progress through the course, you'll take part in live briefs and client-focused projects that reflect professional creative practice.
Alongside developing your design, visualisation and Adobe Creative Suite skills, you'll gain experience presenting ideas, responding to briefs and working collaboratively. You'll also benefit from guest speakers, professional visits and opportunities to attend trips linked to your studies.
You'll receive support throughout your studies through regular meetings with your Personal Academic Tutor, as well as access to resources and learning materials through the University's digital learning platforms.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points required: 104
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A-level | BCC |
| BTEC National Extended Diploma | DMM |
| T-level | Merit |
We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.
Fees
Fees contents
UK and EU students
In 2026/27 the standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £9,790 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
International students
In 2026/27 the standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees is £17,200 per year.
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.
For more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.
How to apply
How to apply contents
Applying through UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for full-time undergraduate courses in the UK.
Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d like to apply for part-time study.
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