Course summary

The Higher National Certificate in Graphic Design develops you as professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the Graphic sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Graphic Design is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the graphic design sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. Students will gain a wide range of graphic design knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of graphic design. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of graphic design. *This course is subject to approval for 2026 delivery.