3Jun
Virtual and digital This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Northumbria University, Newcastle has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The Graphic and Digital Design Top-Up course gives you the opportunity to explore both traditional and emerging design practices to help prepare you for a career in the dynamic creative industries. Build on your current design skills by incorporating the latest design thinking in combination with industry-standard practices across various platforms, including web, apps, and smart devices. The course covers key areas such as branding, typography, editorial, digital design, UI/UX, data visualisation, and design for virtual reality. Studio-based activities, live briefs, and critique sessions allow you to enhance your skills, helping you to develop a portfolio while staying connected to real-world design challenges. By the end of the course, we aim for our graduates to be confident, independent designers ready for the evolving digital landscape.
Modules
For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk
Assessment method
Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.
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:
- W219
- Institution code:
- N77
- 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
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
For International costs/fee information, please refer to your course page at https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria
Provider information
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumberland Building
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST