BA (Hons) Graphic Design & Illustration (Interactive Design Institute) BA (Hons)

About the course

260 points from GCE A Levels (or equivalent) including a qualification in an art related subject plus GCSE English language and maths at grade C or above and Key skills are accepted as equivalent. Selection is based on a portfolio interview, after which you may be required to complete a Foundation Year or Foundation Diploma before progressing to the degree course. We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills).

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered- GCSE English language grade A-C- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)Other English language tests are accepted.

Why choose this course?

• This course is taught by the Interactive Design Institute.
• The Graphic Design and Illustration degree not only teaches you to have great (and appropriate) ideas, as well as providing you with the skills to execute them, but also one that re-kindles and encourages your natural curiosity about information and knowledge, through exposure to a wide range of subject matter.
• Students from the Graphic Design and Illustration degree have won over 40 commendations in the last few years.
• Nearly all of our teaching staff work as professional designers or illustrators and our industry contacts are second to none.

Locations

• Interactive Design Institute

Careers

This programme gives you flexibility in your studies at university resulting in flexibility in your choice of career at the end of your course. You will acquire a much broader base of knowledge and experience that could really widen your employment opportunities. Graduates have found employment in diverse roles such as computer programmers, design engineers, management development specialists, accountants and project managers. Over 72% of our graduates had entered employment six months after graduation, and a further 17% had gone on to further study or training.

Teaching methods

You'll experience a wide variety of learning styles on this course. During your studies you'll develop your capacity for self-directed study and your interpersonal skills. We particularly emphasise the importance of structured research; well-prepared written and verbal presentations; and computer literacy. Alongside elements of standardlectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratories, you also learn through casestudies, individual and group projects and other student centred activities. In your final year you will normally have the opportunity to practice your independent study skills by completing a Major project or dissertation.

You will develop your capacity for independent study and interpersonal skills on this programme. There is an emphasis on structured research, well-prepared written and verbal presentations and computer literacy.

You will experience a wide variety of teaching styles on the programme including:

• standard lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• laboratories
• case studies
• individual and group projects

In your final year you will normally have the opportunity to hone your independent study and interpersonal skills by undertaking a major project or dissertation.

Fees & funding

Discounts are available for International students if payment is made in full at registration

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Other financial support

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Living costs / accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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How to apply