You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
University Centre Rotherham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
About this Course: This course is a professional full-time, or two year part-time course validated by Sheffield Hallam University. This course can be accessed as either a three-year graphic design programme or as a progression route for those students who have completed a Level 5 graphic/creative design-related course, such as a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma. This course will provide you with an environment for creative experiment and academic understanding. All of our tutors are experienced Graphic Designers from within industry. You will be based in our professional studio spaces which provide a stimulating learning environment allowing you to develop your own creative strengths. We have professional guest speakers from industry together with visits to galleries, exhibitions and residential travel abroad. It builds on our graduate success rate of our Foundation Degree in Graphic Design and has a high level of success with students gaining employment within the industry. The course will equip you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for success and future employment in the graphic design sector. The staff team has a range of experience from practice within the industry with local, national and international networks. Modules Covered: Part one
- Explore and study an area of interest such as Illustration, Typography, Branding or UX/UI design
- Explore and investigate a research topic that will provide the basis for practical work
- Construct a written project proposal on a research topic within a specialist practice
- Review and evaluate progress, analyse ongoing strengths and weaknesses
- Attend workshops, seminars and lectures by lead by industry professionals
- Students are also encouraged to enter the Design and Art Direction, New Blood Student Awards each year, to enhance their professional practice and further develop a creative, professional quality portfolio of work.
- Research and production of a practical body of work
- Develop an ongoing professional practice by engaging with a range of institutions, local industry and commercial partners
- Graduation Project presentation at the Final Year Show at UCR. This is a celebratory event attended by friends, family, industry partners, local design studios and academic institutions.
- Graduates have gained work in design consultancies and agencies. With opportunities both in the UK and abroad, for Graphic Designers, Studio Managers, Creative Directors, Freelance Designers and Self Employment.
- There are also opportunities for further study at Level 7 or entry onto a teacher training course.
- Successful completion of a Graphic Design- related subject at Level 5 such as a Foundation Degree (pass) or Higher National Diploma (Merit)
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent
- Emphasis will be placed on the quality of your portfolio and a satisfactory interview.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
All applicants who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Typical entry requirements would include successful completion of a Graphic Design related subject at Level 5 such as: Foundation Degree (Pass) or HND (Merit). Please note GCSE Maths and English at grade C, or equivalent, including basic skills qualifications are also required. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of your portfolio and a satisfactory interview. All applicants who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | All applicants who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Rotherham
Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG