7Oct
UndergraduateCourse summary
Undertake practical projects across digital and print media, and learn about design principles and how to respond to user needs. Current student projects include the design of brand campaigns, books and magazines, music and product packaging, newspapers, pictograms, motion graphics, websites and mobile apps, data visualisation, and typeface design. Benefit from our small-group teaching, accessible tutors, dedicated 24-hour studio spaces, and hands-on approach to design history through our renowned graphic design collections. You can also widen your experience by studying abroad[◊] at one of our partner institutions in Germany, Canada, or Australia, or collaborating with staff on research projects with real-world impact. ◊ Study Abroad is subject to availability and eligibility guidelines. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/graphic-communication-and-design-ug/ba-graphic-communication.
Modules
Sample modules may include:
- Design Thinking
- Editorial Design
- Letterpress
- Information Design
- Design for Change.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- W213
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC.
Additional entry requirements
Other
Applicants may be asked to enhance their application by providing a portfolio and/or a piece of written work.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | We require a minimum score of 100 overall with no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading and 21 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | A | We require a grade A or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169. |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | We require a grade C or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169. |
| PTE Academic | 76 | We require a minimum score of 76 overall with at least 64 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Only ISE III and ISE IV are acceptable and we require a Pass in each element. |
Full list of acceptable English Language Tests
Unistats information
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 | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20300 | Year 1 |
| International | £20300 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH