Graphic Design with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Portsmouth Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Portsmouth Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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On this BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree, you’ll develop your own visual style, with an emphasis on developing your confidence applying digital and traditional design skills. We have an exceptional list of professional connections gained from our industry-active, research-led teaching staff.With opportunities to specialise in your area of interest and win awards from prestigious graphic design bodies, you’ll build an inspiring design profile that no employer can resist.Graphic design is a ...Read more

On this BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree, you’ll develop your own visual style, with an emphasis on developing your confidence applying digital and traditional design skills. We have an exceptional list of professional connections gained from our industry-active, research-led teaching staff.

With opportunities to specialise in your area of interest and win awards from prestigious graphic design bodies, you’ll build an inspiring design profile that no employer can resist.

Graphic design is a cornerstone of many industries, so you'll have lots of career options after graduation. If you want to start in web design, advertising, branding, and other media, or advance to a Master's: now is your time to explore.

Course highlights
Show your Adobe expertise to industry peers by gaining an Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) qualification
Hone vital design techniques – including screen printing, letterpress, laser cutting and dye sublimation printing – using our specialist facilities
Get your talent recognised by entering international competitions by renowned organisation Design and Art Direction (D&AD), the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce (RSA), and the South West Digital Design Awards (SWDDA)
Elevate your professional profile by becoming a member of the esteemed International Society of Typographic Designers (iSTD)
Impress future employers by showcasing your work at our annual Graduate Show
Experience the graphic design profession by taking a one-year placement – either with a company or by setting up your own
Connect with companies and communities by taking part in events like the Dyson Challenge Week

5 years sandwich with foundation year and work placement

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84/279
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31st
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49th
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£9,535 per year

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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