GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (Hons) at University of Portsmouth
| GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (Hons) at University of Portsmouth | |
| Course Duration | 4 Years |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 14,300 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 79 |
| PTE | 54 |
On this multi-award winning BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree course, you'll bring your creative ideas to life using the latest software and professional tools. You’ll examine the core principles of graphic design, learning how to apply your talent using traditional and digital media.
You’ll develop creative problem solving skills and learn to use design software including Adobe InDesign and Illustrator to give your design work a professional finish. The skills you acquire will enable you to join and contribute to the constantly evolving world of media and design.
A degree in graphic design could open doors to a creative career in areas such as editorial and print design, interactive and web design, motion graphics and specialist typography.
The curriculum on this BA (Hons) Graphic Design course has a strong emphasis on research- and industry-informed design practice. Many of the course lecturers are active researchers and we have strong links with the design industry.
Past students from this course have been commended in the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce (RSA), and won the You Can Now (YCN) and British Design & Art Direction (D&AD) New Blood “Ones to Watch” awards. Students have also gained membership of the International Society of Typographic Designers, been featured in Digital Arts magazine, Blueprint magazine and Creative Boom, and won designer of the year and the Screening Prize at New Designers.
Careers and opportunities
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.
What can you do with a Graphic Design degree?
You could work in many areas of media, including:
- magazine design publishing
- branding and design agencies
- art direction and advertising
- website design
- work in the television and film industries
- further study and research
Graduates from this course have gone on to work with these companies and design studios:
- Precedent
- Why Not Associates
- I Love Dust
- Aardman Digital
- The Light Surgeons
- Fitch
- 4IV
- Rubrik
- FHM Magazine
You could also set up your own business or work as a freelancer. Examples of businesses past students have set up include:
University of Portsmouth Highlights
| Type of Institution | Public |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Endowment | 9.9 Lakhs GBP |
| Number of Campuses | 2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter |
| Percentage of International Students | 26% |
| Total number of Professors | 1,126 academic and Research staff |
| Student Satisfaction Rate | Secured 88% Student Satisfaction |
| Graduate Job Rate | 97.5% |
| International fee | £11,250 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs | UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses |
| Mode of Program | Full time |
| Average Graduate Salary | £13,900 - £15,900 a year |
University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses | Estimated cost in pounds |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Fee | £13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Postgraduate Fee | £13,900 – £15,900 approx |
| Accommodation | £5000 approx |
| Cost of living | £7000 - £10,000 approx |
| Placement year fee | £2400 |
| University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 15,270 |
| Postgraduate | 14,200 |
| University of Portsmouth Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 4,300 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 4,000 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| University of Portsmouth English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 79 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 91 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| University of Portsmouth University Contact Details |
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| University of Portsmouth Address |
| University House,Winston Churchill Ave University House PO1 2UP |
| University of Portsmouth Email |
| international.office@port.ac.uk |
| University of Portsmouth Phone |
| 04402392843488 |