Course summary
This course is designed for those focused on developing their professional skills & portfolio to an industry ready standard. The HND in Graphic Design is an internationally-recognised qualification, with a focus on the practical skills required to launch your Graphic Design career. You will study a range of project based modules, that develop skills in typography, digital output, info graphics, packaging, motion graphics and editorial design. Students will be further prepared by core skills development in visual communication, responding to professional briefs & contextual studies. In Year 1 you will study a range of units from the following. Core units include:
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies
- Individual Project (Pearson-set)
- Techniques & Processes
- Typography
- Graphic Design Practices
- Packaging Design
- Communications in Art & Design
- Professional Practice
- Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
- Advanced Graphic Design Studies
- Branding & Identity
- Conceptual Practice
- Creative Industries Placement
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- 8950
- Institution code:
- W40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
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
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
West Herts College
Watford Campus
Hempstead Road
Watford
WD17 3EZ