Course summary
Why study Graphic Design at Kent? • Your course, your way: Graphic Design at Kent allows you to explore your passions and ambitions and discover your specialism whether it be editorial and layout design, digital interaction design or illustration. Develop your own unique style and portfolio through a series of projects inspired by identity, process, environment, form and affect. • Access fantastic facilities: Our specialist spaces include a specialist graphic design studio, dedicated workshops, laser-cutting facilities, printing press and letterpress, reproduction, and large format printing options. We also have specialist projection mapping software and projectors. You also have access to an Adobe Creative Cloud license for your entire student career on the course enabling you to work across static and moving image work, print and digital. • Get career ready: We work hard to maintain strong links with professional graphic designers, helping you to kickstart your career in the industry. The university careers events help prepare you for job opportunities through alumni and practitioner events and CV clinics. You can also work in industry or spend a year abroad gaining experience working in a professional environment. • Join our community: As part of the School of Architecture, you can attend guest lectures and research seminars with industry professionals or join the student-run Kent Architectural Students Association (KASA) and help organise social events, design competitions and the End of Year Show. • Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Design History Experimental Typography Digital Imagining Creative Narratives and Environments Design Culture Creative Communication Photography and Imaging 2D Design Fundamentals Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Brand Experiences & Interactions Wayfinding Supergraphics Design Agency Designing with Data Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Creative Ambition Design Ethics Design Explorations Develop & Deliver
How to apply
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W211
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - BBC - BCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 24 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
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 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £22700 | Year 1 |
International | £22700 | 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
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Clearing contact details
Publicised Clearing Enquiries Contact
Course contact details
Admissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077