This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
New College Durham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our Foundation Degree in Graphic Design will nurture creativity and support concept development to a level where you can seek employment, engage in self-employment, or undertake further study. The freedom of the flexible curriculum allows you to explore your creative potential and direct your study to achieve the skills of industry and create a unique personal portfolio to help you to enter the workplace. Through ongoing professional development, the programme will build your confidence as you develop and evaluate an individual programme of study. You will learn to balance time and resources and identify opportunities which will be important skills for your chosen career. Our graphic design team are professionals in typography, letterpress printing, editorial design, branding, package design, exhibition design, product design, photography, art direction, and interior design. What’s next? You could progress to BA (Hons) top-up Design or BA (Hons) top-up Visual Arts at New College Durham to top-up this qualification to a degree. Alternatively, you could progress to a relevant course at university. You could pursue one of the following careers in the industry:
- Graphic Designer
- Graduate Designer
- Junior Designer
- Senior Designer
- In House Designer
- Digital Marketing Designer
- Artworker
- Freelance Designer
- Concept Artist
- Creative Director
- Illustrator
- Studio Manager
- Account Manager
- UX Designer
- App Design
- Animator
- Advertising Art Director
- Typographer
- Package Designer
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W210
- Institution code:
- N28
- 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 - 32 points
Evidence of digital literacy within portfolio to meet the needs of Level 4. Minimum 5.5 IELTS in each band for international applicants. You will be a minimum age of 18 years old and are expected to hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in a related subject of Art & Design, Graphic Design, A-Level in graphics or art. You will hold four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or working towards).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.newcollegedurham.ac.uk/courses/graphic-design/fda-graphic-design
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Interview
Audition
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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.
Provider information
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre
Durham
DH1 5ES