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Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Study Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University and become a confident and artistic graphic designer. At CCCU, you’ll be immersed in a vibrant studio culture that fosters collaboration and creativity. Our supportive community encourages peer-to-peer learning, ensuring you thrive in an environment where ideas are shared, and creativity flourishes. Learn in our state-of-the-art Daphne Oram building for creative arts, with access to industry-standard facilities including a print studio and Mac rooms. You’ll hone your skills in the design software and gain the technical expertise essential for modern graphic design. Our curriculum covers all aspects of graphic design, from typography and branding to digital design and print making, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Benefit from strong industry connections through practicing design lecturers, live projects, and networking events, gaining real-world experience crucial for building a standout professional portfolio. Join us at CCCU, where you'll not only learn the art and science of graphic design but also become part of a creative and supportive community ready to push your boundaries and create impactful work. Top reasons to study with us

  • 2nd in the UK for the quality of teaching in the subject area of Art and Design. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
  • You’ll work in specialist graphic design studio spaces, in our dedicated creative arts building,
  • Tutors and professionals will challenge you to design with intent and purpose as opposed to producing something simply because it looks good.
  • Our Creative Industries Hub acts like a professional creative design agency connecting you to businesses that need your expertise. This provides a great opportunity for you to work on additional projects and gain extra content for your CV.
Specialist facilities You’ll have access to a range of excellent facilities, including our dedicated creative arts building, Daphne Oram, which houses:
  • Graphic design workshops fitted with the latest digital resources.
  • Projectors for showing films and presentations on a big screen.
  • A print room with a wide variety of materials and equipment, including a print press, HP printer, fume cabinet and heat mat.
  • Study areas that allow you to work independently or as a group, creating a vibrant digital learning culture.
Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

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:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for information

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Additional entry requirements

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on 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

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The fees above are for the 2025/26 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2025/26. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS