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Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Build your portfolio and develop as a unique graphic designer. This course positions you within a diverse industry, able to adapt to exciting opportunities. Develop your creative approach to the practice of graphic design, by working on a combination of industry projects, course briefs and self-initiated concepts As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Explore the spectrum of disciplines including editorial, digital, photography, typography, motion graphics and film
  • Undertake national and international competition briefs which are assessed by industry professionals and academics
  • Discover your strengths and develop your individual style
  • Have the opportunity to gain professional mentoring from visiting practitioners from diverse fields of communication design
  • Engage with organised studio visits alongside external exhibitions and events
  • Showcase your projects to the public and impress industry through physical and digital exhibitions and campaigns
  • Drive your own learning and set your own targets, as you would in the workplace
Find out more Real life experience Our students have worked alongside practitioners and on live briefs from organisations such as:
  • Penguin
  • The BBC
  • Leeds Art Gallery
  • The NHS
  • Harvey Nichols
  • ThreeTenSeven
Hands-on opportunities Your course team will draw upon extensive local, national and international connections to offer multidisciplinary experiences within the field of graphic design. They’ll also guide you through decisions about specialisms and professional practice. You’ll have the opportunity to negotiate a short internship or placement as part of your final year of study. Recent graduates have undertaken internships at Accept & Proceed, Field, Spin and Us Studio, which have subsequently led to employment. INSIDE/OUT Our INSIDE/OUT lecture series brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site. Why study the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course at Leeds Beckett University? -* 100% of BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduates* in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22)
  • 97% of students on BA (Hons) Graphic Design were positive about the way teaching staff explain things (National Student Survey 2024)
  • Leeds' thriving creative sector and our close links to industry create countless internship and placement opportunities for graphic design students and graduates
  • Tutors with extensive experience as active practitioners will share their knowledge and professional contacts
  • Study withing one of the largest university arts communities in the north

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Introduction to Graphic Design
  • Contextual & Historical Studies
  • Graphic Design Processes
  • Graphic Design Projects (Fundamentals)
  • Visual Literacy
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Specialist Graphic Design Projects 1 (Typography)
  • Critical & Professional Study
  • Specialist Graphic Design Projects 2 (Technologies)
  • Negotiated Graphic Design Projects
  • Key Debates in Graphic Design & Cultural Contexts
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Negotiated Studio Practice & Critical Study
  • Extended Studio Practice & Critical Study
- External Opportunities & Professional Practice

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Other

As part of our admissions process suitable applicants will be invited to attend a Leeds School of Arts Professional Development Session. Why? Because we want to invest in YOU! This is an opportunity to use our fantastic facilities, meet the academic staff who will teach you, and meet students you will study with. You will also take part in taster sessions, specific to your area of study, all of which will help strengthen your professional skills.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS