Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

Once you notice it, you will see graphic design everywhere. It has rapidly accelerated in a digital, globally networked world and it offers a rewarding career trajectory. Based in our industry-standard studios, you work with experienced academics and designers who support you to create your own palette of styles and approaches. You spend time collaborating with your peers to gain new perspectives, developing your creative voice and practice.Responding to live briefs and developing personal projects, you create a substantial portfolio through your degree and gain an understanding of wider global contexts, sustainability and the changing shape of equality and diversity. Recent students have worked with the North York Moors National Park Authority, ITVSignpost Productions and the National Horizons Centre. Alongside this, a team of leading designers, employers and alumni, support you in adapting your work to meet a brief, from concept and planning work, pitching an idea on paper, screen and in person, to meeting a deadline. You also have opportunities for field trips, fellowships and international mobility with our partners in Prague, Dubai and India. This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.Length: 4 years (or 5 with a work placement)

Year 1 entry96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration is also given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical design and illustration experience at an appropriate level. Applicants are invited to share a portfolio where applicable to show creative skills in graphic design and illustration.Applicants are invited join us on campus for an applicant day, enabling you to see our graphic design and illustration facilities, meet staff and students and learn more about studying at Teesside University.Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.Helping you meet the entry requirementsWe may be able to help you meet the requirements for admission by offering you the opportunity to study one or more Summer University modules, some of which can be studied by distance learning.Alternative degree with integrated foundation yearIf you are unable to achieve the minimum admission requirements for Year 1 entry you could, subject to eligibility, join one of our degree courses with an integrated foundation year.Direct entry to later yearsIf you have previously studied at higher education level (for example, a foundation degree, HNC, HND or one or more years at degree level at another institution) you may request direct entry to Year 2 or year 3 of this degree