Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
On this course you will be working with experienced design professionals who will help you to refine your analytical, creative and problem solving skills. Live project work with external clients will be combined with internally set project briefs. The course has a focus on employability and aims to equip you with the specific skills demanded by employers in the creative sector. Many of our previous students have gained careers in areas including - Marketing, Interior Design,UK wide Graphic Design Agencies, Illustration, Teaching and as self-employed Graphic Designers. Completing the HND can also lead to a Level 6 ‘Top-Up’ year to gain a full BA Degree. Support for applications can be provided by the University Centre and course team.
Modules
- Unit 1: Professional Development
- Unit 2: Contextual Studies
- Unit 3: Individual Project (Pearson-Set)
- Unit 4: Techniques & Practices
- Unit 12: Screen Based Practices
- Unit 13: Typography
- Unit 14: Graphic Design Practices
Assessment method
Assessment will be continuous, with assignments graded at the end of each task.
How to apply
31Jan
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
International applicants
We are unable to accept international applicants due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level - EE - A*A*A*A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*
T Level - P - D*
Applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) English at grade C (grade 4) or above AND - A BTEC National Diploma or other relevant level 3 qualification, preferable in a relevant subject OR A minimum of one A Level preferably in a relevant subject OR An Access to Higher Education Certificate OR Appropriate industry experience (please provide details on application). As a guideline, a typical offer would require you to obtain a UCAS tariff score of between 32 - 48 points, based on your level 3 studies. You will be invited to attend an interview and have an assessment of your portfolio of work.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.tresham.ac.uk/course-display/he-course/?id=136&page=creative-arts-and-media-3
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3000 | 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
Fees subject to change.
You should expect costs of between £100-£150 per year for art materials (e.g. range of paper/pads, pens/pencils, drawing aids) dry materials (oil and soft pastels, graphite, water-proof pens and charcoal) and wet materials (paints, acrylics, inks, variety of brushes).
Provider information
Tresham College - Kettering Campus
Windmill Avenue
Kettering
NN15 6ER