Graphic Design - BA (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Master branding, typography, publishing, motion graphics, and more – all while tackling real-world design projects. Hone your professional and technical skills and develop a visual design language that's uniquely you. You'll go beyond theory, experiment with emerging technologies, and refine your technical skills to equip yourself to thrive in the ever-evolving graphic design landscape. By the end of your degree, you'll graduate with a professional portfolio that showcases your unique design voice. Our graduates are making waves in the industry across fields such as art direction, branding and identity, editorial design, interactive design, illustration, and more.

- Gain hands-on industry experience: You’ll have the opportunity to complete a work experience placement of up to a year in length. Dependent on the duration of your placement, you could gain an additional Diploma or Certificate in Professional Practice. - Showcase work at major events: You may be selected to exhibit at major design showcases like D&AD New Blood and New Designers in London. These events attract top creative agencies - giving you a platform to connect with future employers. - Take part in global opportunities: Apply for a European or international exchange to one of our partner institutions, such as RMIT in Australia. You will also have the chance to attend optional study visits to a European destination. - Work on real briefs for big brands: Respond to real-world briefs set by agencies such as Brand Opus, JKR, Elmwood and Vault49. You’ll also develop professional skills through placements, competitions, guest lectures and industry collaborations.

Many graduates secure jobs at well-known design consultancies. Some choose to use their skills in other fields, such as teaching and management, while others go on to set up their own business or work on a freelance basis. Graduates from this course go into a range of roles. Recent examples include: - designer, UNiDAYS - junior designer, McCann Birmingham - junior designer, Pentland Brands - product development, Bakerdays - freelance artist, Advocate AA - junior designer; Landor - junior motion designer; DixonBaxi.