The Graphic Design BA at Nottingham Trent University is designed for aspiring creatives eager to shape visual communication across diverse media. You will explore core principles of typography, branding, packaging, and editorial design, developing a strong understanding of how graphic design functions within broader social and cultural contexts. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about visual problem-solving and wish to build a robust portfolio grounded in both theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing you for a dynamic career in the creative industries.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, your learning experience will be highly practical, involving specialist live client briefs and collaborative projects focused on areas like sustainability and social justice. You will develop your design thinking through hands-on exploration of image-making, illustration, and potentially motion graphics or creative coding, depending on your module choices. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation project and develop an industry-ready portfolio, graduating with the skills and confidence to pursue roles in art direction, branding, publishing, and beyond.