Our BA (Hons) in Design Communications is a three-year level 8 degree course available on a full-time basis. This challenging degree will teach you how to continuously respond with creativity, and create innovative visuals while developing a keen understanding of consumer culture and market trends.​

• Achieve an honours degree in Design Communications in three years.
• Receive a solid foundation in traditional design practices alongside modern concepts of graphic design and develop your skills and style across multiple media.
• Learn to think creatively when faced with design challenges, adapt to industry changes, and recognise key trends and the integral role of target markets and consumer culture in their design.
• The practical nature of the course encourages students to learn by doing while small class sizes ensure you can work closely with your tutors.
• The calibre of work produced by the Design Faculty has been recognised numerous times through industry awards and exhibitions.
• An annual Creative Week showcases the Design faculty graduates with those of Media, Journalism, Computing, Film and Photography.

Course Highlights 

• Class Field Trips - Every year classes travel to current and historical places of design importance, both nationally and internationally. Previous trips have included London, Rome, Milan, Berlin, Paris, Bilbao, Barcelona, and Venice.
• Industry Links - You will be taught by practising architects, designers, buyers, and art historians. Professionals from the industry regularly give guest lectures.​

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