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Graphic Design at Bedford College Group - UCAS

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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
- Unit 30: Surface Design

Assessment method

Assessment will be continuous, with assignments graded at the end of each task.


How to apply

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

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).
Graphic Design at Bedford College Group - UCAS