Design for Publishing (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Norwich University of the Arts
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Integrated Foundation Year – BA (Hons) Design for PublishingAn Integrated Foundation Year offers students a chance to build on their experience within their undergraduate course of choice.An Integrated Foundation Year will help to build confidence and develop subject specific practical, creative and conceptual skills – making full use of University studios and workshops.This one-of-a-kind course provides students with a specialist education in typography, page design, layout, spatial graphics, ...Read more

Integrated Foundation Year – BA (Hons) Design for Publishing

An Integrated Foundation Year offers students a chance to build on their experience within their undergraduate course of choice.

An Integrated Foundation Year will help to build confidence and develop subject specific practical, creative and conceptual skills – making full use of University studios and workshops.

This one-of-a-kind course provides students with a specialist education in typography, page design, layout, spatial graphics, image creation and art direction for print and digital applications. BA (Hons) Design for Publishing has a great reputation for producing much sought after graphic designers with a focus on inspiring audiences through story-telling and developing skills to work in the publishing sector and beyond. Idea generation, research methods, content creation, materials and physical making are integral to your projects. Develop skills in typography, printing, layout and page design, photography, design research, idea generation, visual narrative and storytelling. Learn key technical skills in various design-related software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Develop skills in designing solutions to present complex data and information through editorial design and infographics. Learn about colour and ink, special print finishes, paper stocks, formats, binding methods, as well as design for screen applications.

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51/101
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
82nd
What students say
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Ella
02 Nov 24

In second year especially I really feel like I’m getting the most out of my uni experience academically as my lecturers are so knowledgeable & design workshops to be super helpful..Read more

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Mel
24 Oct 24

It’s a great place as it is in the city and has lots to offer!..Read more

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A level

A level:

CC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£18,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£18,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£18000 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Ella
02 Nov 24
Design for Publishing BA (Hons)
In second year especially I really feel like I’m getting the most out of my uni experience academically as my lecturers are so knowledgeable & design workshops to be super helpful...
Read more
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Mel
24 Oct 24
Design for Publishing BA (Hons)
It’s a great place as it is in the city and has lots to offer!...
Read more
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Norwich University of the Arts
Norwich University of the Arts , Norwich

Norwich University of the Arts is a forward-thinking specialist university offering a wide range of courses in design, media,...

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( 4.3) View reviews
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82nd
Norwich University of the Arts
Francis House 3-7 Redwell Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 4SN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Norwich  0.3 miles away

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