The Graphic Design BA (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year at the University for Creative Arts (UCA) is designed for aspiring visual communicators ready to explore the dynamic world of graphic design. You will develop a strong foundation in creative practice, study skills, and a broad range of techniques, with a focus on how graphic principles convey information across diverse media. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about visual problem-solving and wish to critically engage with how design shapes our understanding of the world, preparing you for advanced study and a future career in the creative industries.
This full-time, four-year undergraduate degree is studied on campus, beginning with a foundation year to build your confidence and skills. Throughout your studies, you will engage in hands-on projects, explore typographic studies, design thinking, and multimodal approaches to design, often working on live industry briefs during dedicated 'Opportunity Weeks' and hackathons. You will develop a conscious approach to design, considering its socio-political impact and exploring contemporary visual communication methods, culminating in a final major project that showcases your expertise and readiness for professional roles.