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BA (Hons) Graphic Design September 2027/28 Full-time | University of Sunderland

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BA (Hons) Graphic Design Full-time

Excel as a creative visual thinker and communicator. Study topics including visual communication, motion design and visual effects, and experience design. Graduate with a portfolio of work that showcases your creative development and skills to enhance your career prospects.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:September 2027 Full-timeSeptember 2027 Integrated Foundation YearSeptember 2027 Part-time

UCAS codeW214

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

Our passionate and highly experienced staff understand how to nurture talent and are dedicated to building your confidence, knowledge, and design skills, to help you to succeed within the creative industries. We have fantastic facilities, award-winning students and alumni, and a focus on employability and cutting-edge professional skills.

The Graphic Design team combine teaching with professional practice in a variety of fields including: graphic design, branding, illustration, exhibition, experience design, editorial, print, web and mobile interface, packaging, 3D (digital/physical/Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR)), animation, and motion graphics. Each bring their industry insights and experience directly into teaching and, when coupled with influential guest speakers, enriches your student experience and ensures that the course meets the needs of an exciting and dynamic industry.

Throughout the course we'll support you to launch your design career. You'll develop a creative and industry-ready portfolio, access work placements, attend employability days and put your designs on show to the public.Why Sunderland for Art and Design

2ndOur Graphic Design courses are 2nd in the UKGuardian University Guide 2027

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What you'll study

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Visual Communication – Exploration and Practice Core60 credits+

Interested in how design comes to life on print and screen? Gain hands-on experience with industry tools and software through workshops, lectures, and projects. Explore key design principles like typography, image-making, and visual communication, which will enable you to build a solid foundation for your creative growth.

Digital Motion Design Core30 credits+

Curious about how motion brings designs to life? Explore motion graphics and moving images to enhance your design skills. Learn core techniques to create, design, and edit motion design projects using industry software and hardware. Through this process, you’ll build confidence as a motion designer and discover how kinetic design fits into the wider creative industry.

Core Design Method and Practice Core30 credits+

Want to understand how visuals communicate powerful messages? Explore techniques like semiotics and Gestalt theory to develop your visual intelligence. Learn how visual forms work in fields like advertising and graphic design, and build your independent skills in graphic research, typography, visual analysis, and image creation.

Adventures in Graphics Core30 credits+

Ready to showcase your talent? Develop a professional portfolio that highlights your creativity and passion. You’ll present your work to industry experts for feedback, learning how constructive critique can sharpen your ideas and make your work even stronger. It’s your chance to prove your skills across different media and take your creative journey to the next level.

Experience Design and the Cultural Creative(s) Core30 credits+

How can graphic design push boundaries and change the way we communicate? Discover how Graphic Communication goes beyond traditional design by breaking and redefining the rules. Develop your creativity by challenging usual design outcomes and exploring fresh, innovative ideas that connect deeply with today’s culture.

Experimental Motion Design Core30 credits+

How can motion design tell stories and influence people? Building on skills from stage one, you'll explore advanced motion and cinematic techniques to create eye-catching graphics for professional use. Whether working alone or in teams, you’ll experiment with motion graphics and special effects to craft designs that persuade, inform, and inspire through the power of movement.

Exploring the Creative Industries Core30 credits+

Ready to take your first steps into the creative industry? Build a clear career focus and boost your confidence in navigating the world of work. With tutor support, you’ll explore different roles and learn key job skills like finding employers, tailoring your CV, self-branding, interview techniques, and presenting your work. You’ll also gain experience through short placements, live projects, competitions, or collaborations to prepare you for a creative career.

Design Applied Professional Practice Optional120 credits+

Want to get real-world experience during your degree? With our support, you'll complete a work placement during the second stage of your course. As long as you pass your second year and find a suitable role, you'll spend a year working in the industry. During your placement, you'll team up with your employer and tutors to run a project. This is your chance to look closely at how the business works, report on what you find, and suggest your own ideas for improvements.

Making Your Mark Core30 credits+

What makes you stand out as a designer? This portfolio development module helps you build a strong professional identity, with a focus on industry awareness, career planning, and self-promotion. You’ll create promotional materials tailored to the kind of work you want, and write a personal design manifesto that defines your values, skills, and future direction. You’ll also explore the realities of both employed and self-employed career paths, giving you the insight to choose the route that suits you best.

Professional Design Core30 credits+

What kind of graphic designer do you want to be? Focus on areas of graphic design that interest you most, working on at least two creative projects, one of which may be a live client brief. You’ll develop professional, portfolio ready work that shows off your skills and helps you take the next step toward a career in graphic design.

Design – Major Final Portfolio Core60 credits+

What big idea will define your final project? Research, plan, and propose a major piece of work (or series of projects) within clear deadlines. You’ll explore the cultural, historical, and theoretical influences on design to help position your own creative practice. Using the right mix of tools, methods, and media, you’ll produce a strong, professional body of work that clearly communicates your ideas and vision.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work, and e-learning, with support and a structure that helps you develop independent study skills. You'll take advantage of the University's specialist learning communities, knowledge structures, facilities, computer suites, and enhanced techniques to develop a command of core and advanced creative skillsets.

In your first year, you'll focus on skills and knowledge acquisition and development, applied across a comprehensive range of techniques, both studio and software-based. Moving into year two, you'll focus on idea and conceptual development, while honing technical skills for a broad range of print and screen-based outcomes.

You'll have the opportunity to apply to undertake an optional placement year out in industry between your second and final year, this is sometimes known as a sandwich degree.

In your final year, professional practice is underpinned by further theoretical, conceptual and technical development that culminates in a major project that defines your practice, interests, skills, and knowledge.

Related courses

BA (Hons) Illustration and Design

Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

If you're studying an HND or Foundation Degree, you may be able to enter the final year of our degree course. For more information, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Portfolio requirements

We'd like to see evidence of your creative potential. You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work.

Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:

Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work

Display a range of styles and techniques

Show us work completed in or outside of your studies

Include ideas that didn't work

Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you

Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work

We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.

Learn more about portfolio requirements and how to submit yours on our Applicant interviews page.

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Entry requirements for Hong Kong

140 – 240 points from HKALE

200 – 300 points from A Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

27-30 points

Minimum level 3 in 5 HKDSE subjects

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access Higher Education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

View all scholarships and bursaries.

UndergraduateAlumni Funded

University of Sunderland Bursary+

What is it?

Our bursary is designed to support students who are underrepresented in higher education and who may face additional financial challenges. The bursary supports eligible students with essential costs, enabling them to focus on their studies and university experience.

Who is this for?

To be eligible for the bursary, you must be a ‘home’ or ‘overseas island’ student on an eligible full-time course and meet the criteria for one of the following priority groups:

Tier one:

Students with an annual household income of £30,000 or less who live in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 quantile 1 – check your eligibility by postcode(opens in new tab))

From a UK island (Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, and Islands of Scotland).

Tier two:

Students with caring responsibilities

Members of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen or Boater (GTRSB) community

Refugees

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11).

Tier three:

Care-experienced students

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course.

How much will I get?

Tier one students – £500 each year

Tier two students – £750 each year

Tier three students – £2,000 each year.

You'll receive payment in the following instalments:

Tier 1: £250 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 2: £375 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 3: £500 in November 2027, January 2028, April 2028, and July 2028.

Students enrolled on MBChB Medicine and eligible for the University of Sunderland Bursary will also receive both:

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year one

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year five.

How do I apply?

The bursary is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

See the University of Sunderland Bursary guidance notes and the University of Sunderland Bursary Medicine guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Impact Scholarship+

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Robson Art and Design Scholarship+

The Robson Art and Design Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports talented undergraduate students who show passion and potential in their artistic field. This scholarship provides meaningful financial support to help you continue developing your creative practice.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Robson Art and Design Scholarship, you must be applying to study an eligible full-time course.

You must also be from at least one of the following underrepresented groups:

Care-experienced student

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course

Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman or Boater (GTRSB)

Student with caring responsibilities

Students with a household income of £30,000 or less and live in a low-participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 Quintile 1)

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11)

There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

You can apply from February 2027 via myApplication. Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

The deadline for applications is 31 August 2027. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Robson Art and Design Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

The Mike Davies Scholars Fund+

Funded from a philanthropic donation, the Mike Davies Scholars award aims to support Level one undergraduate students studying an eligible arts related course.

Who can apply?

You must be a Year 1 undergraduate starting an eligible course in September 2025.

When can I apply?

Applications are open until 17 October 2025.

There are up to six scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,500 cash to eligible students for each year of continuous study (maximum three years), based on academic progression. You'll also be funded to attend a social mobility trip annually and will receive tailored mentorship advice from Mike Davies, CBE.

Applications can be submitted by completing the online form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab). As part of your application, you must provide evidence of your creative ability in the form of a PowerPoint submission. Please ensure you read the associated criteria and seek advice on your application before submission.

How will I be paid?

The scholarship cash payments will be paid via bank transfer into your UK bank account via the University’s Development Trust.

When will I receive my award?

You’ll receive payment in March 2026, March 2027, and March 2028, subject to satisfactory progression.

For further information, contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Art and Design Global Challenges Scholarship+

The University is the recipient of a generous donation from eminent architect Mike Davies CBE, to support students studying art and design subjects. The 'Global Challenges' scholarship will support students in undertaking a project or opportunity to develop creative practice for the potential benefit of others whilst tackling current global challenges.

Five annual scholarships are available of up to £1,000.

Students studying Art and Design subjects.

Up to £1,000 is available to support projects to develop creative practice while tackling global challenges.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Applications are normally open until February.

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust and payment will be agreed at point of award.

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

For further information, please contact Professor Kevin Petrie at kevin.petrie@sunderland.ac.uk or the Philanthropy team at philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Sir Tom Cowie Sunderland Award+

A scholarship of £12,500. This scholarship is funded by philanthropic donors.

Full-time undergraduate students studying a discipline related to business or education, and who are at the end of their penultimate year (second year for a standard course or third year for a four-year course), and on track for a First or 2:1. You must be from the immediate Sunderland area and demonstrate financial need.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account. For more information and scholarship criteria, visit the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications normally close at the end of May prior to the academic year you wish to receive the scholarship.

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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