Overview
Graphic Design is in a very exciting place. New digital technologies and communication systems are continually evolving, visual communication has the ability to touch and shape most aspects of modern life. Graphic design reflects how society and culture is changing and realise this in its approaches and outcomes from mobile apps to interactive posters; global branding to pop up shops.
Why study BA Graphic Design at Middlesex University?
From the design of traditional advertising and branding to digital media, BA Graphic Design combines creativity with technical skill, exploring how to visually communicate messages and ideas effectively and inventively. This degree prepares, educates and inspires the creative designers of the future.
The course has been developed to embrace recent changes in the creative industries including technological advancements. We offer enjoyable challenging projects with wide ranging outcomes and the flexible structure of the course will encourage you to challenge the boundaries of graphic design practice. You will have the freedom to develop your own creative voice guided by an enthusiastic staff team and supported by fantastic facilities.
Throughout the course you focus on communicating ideas and information through exciting problem solving projects in branding, magazine design, typography, information design, advertising and publicity, editorial design, packaging, exhibition design, editorial photography and art direction, moving image and digital media.
You will explore computer design programmes, materials, print processes, conceptual thinking and the use of design to inform, present an argument or persuade, solve visual communication problems to a professional standard, and work on briefs that closely mirror the professional world.
Our students are identified by leading design organisations such as D&AD, RSA and ISTD as among the best graduates nationally, winning numerous awards. Graduates of this course have gone on to work for magazines, design consultants, advertising agencies and media providers all over the world.
Course highlights
Our outstanding facilities include photographic studios, state-of-the-art digital printing, studio and lab computers, traditional darkrooms, workshops with technical support and an extensive art and design library
You will learn directly from high-profile professionals. Designers who have lectured here include David Carson, Jonathan Barnbrook, Angus Hyland from Pentagram and Sir John Hegarty from BBH
We have good staff-to-student ratios and our lecturers are all practising graphic designers and illustrators who teach using project introductions, demonstrations, seminars, group and one-to-one tutorials
Excellent industry links; many of our students undertake placements at top design companies in their second year
At the end of your degree you will exhibit your work at our Degree Show, showcasing your talent to creative industry employers
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Design Exploration (30 credits) - Compulsory
Creative Typography (30 credits) - Compulsory
Graphic Design Creative Workshops (30 credits) - Compulsory
Understanding Visual Communication (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2
Graphic Design Practice (60 credits) - Compulsory
Graphic Design Communication Workshops (30 credits) - Compulsory
Graphic Design Cultures (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 3
Graphic Design Major Projects (60 credits) - Compulsory
Graphic Design Professional Practice (60 credits) - Compulsory
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results. If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement. At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
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