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

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**This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Graphic Design course, with an integrated foundation year. Excel as a creative visual thinker. Impress with your abilities to communicate with audiences. Become a highly professional presence in the world of graphic design.** Our passionate and highly experienced staff understand how to nurture talent and are dedicated to building your confidence, knowledge and design skills that will help you to succeed within the creative industries. We ...Read more


This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Graphic Design course, with an integrated foundation year. Excel as a creative visual thinker. Impress with your abilities to communicate with audiences. Become a highly professional presence in the world of graphic design.

Our passionate and highly experienced staff understand how to nurture talent and are dedicated to building your confidence, knowledge and design skills that will help you to succeed within the creative industries. We have fantastic facilities, award-winning students and alumni, and a focus on employability and cutting-edge professional skills. The Graphic Design team combine teaching with professional practice in a variety of fields including: graphic design, branding, illustration, exhibition and experience design, editorial, print, web and mobile interface, packaging, 3D (digital/physical/Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR)), animation and motion graphics. Each bring their industry insights and experience directly into teaching and, when coupled with influential guest speakers, enriches your student experience and ensures that the course meets the needs of an exciting and dynamic industry.

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WUSCA ranking:
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40/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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53rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
83rd
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Alma
06 Dec 24

Staff are very supportive and helpfull and kind. The programme is the best I've..Read more

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Jordan
23 Nov 23

The best would have to be the teachers who communicate very well over Microsoft teams or emails at any time of the day and are there to help in support you with any helps or needs..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 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 Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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Alma
06 Dec 24
Graphic Design - BA (Hons)
Staff are very supportive and helpfull and kind. The programme is the best I've...
Read more
J
Jordan
23 Nov 23
Graphic Design - BA (Hons)
The best would have to be the teachers who communicate very well over Microsoft teams or emails at any time of the day and are there to help in support you with any helps or needs...
Read more
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University of Sunderland
University of Sunderland , Sunderland

Located on England’s north-east coast, the University of Sunderland is a well-regarded modern university with four global campuses and...

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