Graphic Design BA (Hons)


Level 6

This course has established a record of success by providing the technical skills and professional know-how needed to create imaginative design solutions alongside real insights into the design industry.

The programme will enable you to develop and take ownership of your own creative skills base and transfer it towards a viable professional direction. There is a focus on employability, enabling you to develop the practical, theoretical and business skills that match the requirements of employment within the graphics industries.

This will culminate in your third year through the setting up of a design agency at the start of Year 3 where you will have the opportunity to develop your business acumen and professional standard through use of live briefs and industry networking connections.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

Although this is a Bath Spa University programme it is delivered here at UCW, if you would like to find out more about this programme or apply, please click here for full time and click here for part time.

Duration:

Full-time: 3 years (3 days per week)
Part-time: 4 years (2 days per week)

Fees:

Full-time: £9,250 per year
Part-time: £6,375 per year

Start Date:

September 2025

Location:

Loxton Campus and Winter Gardens

Delivered in
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About this course


This course has established a record of success by providing the technical skills and professional know-how needed to create imaginative design solutions alongside real insights into the design industry.

The programme will enable you to develop and take ownership of your own creative skills base and transfer it towards a viable professional direction. There is a focus on employability, enabling you to develop the practical, theoretical and business skills that match the requirements of employment within the graphics industries.

This will culminate in your third year through the setting up of a design agency at the start of Year 3 where you will have the opportunity to develop your business acumen and professional standard through use of live briefs and industry networking connections.

On this course you will also benefit from being part of Creative Arts Weston. Here you will join our exciting and passionate creative community, and you will be perfectly placed to join the arts industry, leading the way as part of the next creative generation.

Although this is a Bath Spa University programme it is delivered here at UCW, if you would like to find out more about this programme or apply, please click here for full time and click here for part time.

Meet our Team


Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
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Sam Brooks .

Programme Coordinator - Photography

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Vicki King .

Programme Co-ordinator - Graphic Design

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Kari Nygard .

Lecturer

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Jamie Dormer-Durling .

Curriculum Coordinator/Lecturer

    Meet our Team


    Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
    Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
    Featured image for “Jamie Dormer-Durling”

    Jamie Dormer-Durling

    Curriculum Coordinator/Lecturer

    Featured image for “Kari Nygard”

    Kari Nygard

    Lecturer

    Featured image for “Vicki King”

    Vicki King

    Programme Co-ordinator - Graphic Design

    Featured image for “Sam Brooks”

    Sam Brooks

    Programme Coordinator - Photography

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