BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Canterbury, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 19,300 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EU and International| UK: GBP 9,250
Introduction
Our BA Graphic Design course is designed for creative thinkers ready to channel their ideas into purposeful, dynamic work. As a designer, you bring your unique perspective and voice and at Kent, you’ll discover how to use those strengths to become an insightful storyteller, communicator, and changemaker. We’re here to help you transform your vision into powerful visual narratives that address social, environmental, and ethical challenges – speaking to people across borders, languages and cultures.
Through a blend of core design principles and exposure to new trends and techniques, you’ll have the freedom to experiment and explore. Live projects, industry partnerships, and mentoring give you hands-on opportunities to refine your skills and build a portfolio that represents your style and innovative thinking while being informed by the industry, so you can hit the ground running in your career.
Graphic design at Kent is part of a creative community on campus, you’ll work alongside students in architecture, spatial and interior design, film, media, and drama, and you’ll expand your creative approach and discover fresh insights from diverse fields. This interconnected experience ensures that, as the design world evolves, you’ll be equipped with the adaptive skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact in the creative industries. Graphic Design at Kent is your first step to wherever you want to go.
Duration
3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad/in industry), 6 years part-time
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Curriculum
Stage 1
- Design Fundamentals
- Design Perspectives Play & Storytelling
- Making your Mark
- Working with Typography
- Making it Move
Stage 2
- Brand Experiences & Interactions
- Wayfinding
- Supergraphic
- Design Agency
- Designing with Data
Year in Industry
You have the option to add a year in industry to this course. We already know you have the confidence and commitment to thrive in the workplace and kick-start your career. This is your chance to prove it, to yourself and employers.
Go Abroad
Taking a year abroad – whether you study at one of our prestigious partner universities or do an internship – is an amazing opportunity.
Stage 3
- Creative Ambition
- Design Ethics
- Discover & Define
- Develop and Deliver
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
When you study graphic design at Kent, you immerse yourself in a stimulating learning environment, complemented by a supportive and inclusive studio culture. Collaborating with peers, industry professionals, and academic experts, you’ll gain valuable insights and hands-on experience that prepare you for a successful career in any field. From day one, you’ll build a strong network of connections that will enhance your career prospects.
Graphic design is essential across all sectors, providing the skills to communicate clearly and effectively. With the versatility to adapt to a wide range of industries – from creative agencies and non-profits to cultural institutions and beyond –our course prepares you to navigate and excel in the dynamic landscape of contemporary design. Graphic design being an expanding field, means expanding opportunities, and we are here to make sure you are ready to take advantage and grow with the sector.
Throughout your studies, you’ll tackle live briefs and real-world projects, gaining practical experience that prepares you for the diverse opportunities within the creative industries. By the end of your course, you’ll be well-equipped to step into roles in design agencies or related fields in graphics and visualisation, ready to make your mark with confidence and creativity. Big ideas, Beautifully Made!
Program delivery
Contact hours
For a student studying full-time, each academic year of the program will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject-dependent and will vary according to modules.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules.
Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.