Blackburn College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you want a career as a professional Graphic Designer, then this creative and practical three-year degree is right for you. Learn about page layout, advertising, marketing, illustration and branding as well as using a wide range of techniques, media and industry standard software. You will also have the opportunity to take your designs from the printed page to websites, 3D graphic design and undertake a choice of optional modules in Web and Social Media or Motion Graphics. The course has a long history of competition success, and the emphasis in all assignments is on innovation, solving problems creatively, and exploring a range of solutions whilst addressing the needs of industry and the commercial world. This is a three year Honours degree which aims to equip you for a career in graphic design. We will help you find your unique talents and develop your skills in a friendly and supportive environment. As well as being supported to develop your own style and technique, you will also be introduced to a wide range of new concepts, skills and experiences that will broaden your horizons and make you a better artist and a more employable person. We also offer a Foundation Entry option for this course:
Modules
All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Contextual Studies Type, Layout and Software Advertising, Branding and Marketing 1 Digital and Analogue Illustration Creative Process 1 Studio 123 Skills and Topics Level 5 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Critical Studies Advertising, Branding and Marketing 2 Business and Promotion Creative Process 2 Major Project Studio 123 Experiment and Specialisation Level 6 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Dissertation Professional Practice Studio 123 External Engagement Final Major Project
Assessment method
Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building. Each module is formally assessed through, for example, open book examinations, group projects, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations, portfolio building, self-assessments, peer assessments, studio/exhibition assessments and a dissertation. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 3 weeks following the submission of your formal submission of work.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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:
- W216
- Institution code:
- B40
- 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 - 80 points
English language requirements
All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you’ll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English.
https://www.blackburn.ac.uk/course/degree/graphic-design-ba-hons-subject-to-revalidation/IA3071A21
https://www.blackburn.ac.uk/course/degree/graphic-design-ba-hons-subject-to-revalidation/IA3071A21
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH