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Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. Taught over four years, these courses include an introductory year to build a solid foundation before you go on to specialise in your chosen subject at degree level. If you're interested in taking on a new subject, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might just be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for degree-level study. This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge. We'll help you nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities. Launch your career in design and the wider creative economy by becoming an adept visual communicator. On this Graphic Design degree, you’ll explore process, narrative, typography, branding and collaboration as you learn how to respond to project briefs. You'll learn to solve problems with focused and original thinking, communicating visually across print and digital platforms.Expert tutors and professional networks will help you to rigorously build and define your design voice in preparation for industry or postgraduate study.You will:Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialismLearn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environmentsDevelop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projectsComplete your chosen degree over a four-year periodHave the chance to enter creative competitions and visit London studios, such as brand design studios Turner Duckworth and Wiedemann Lampe and global independent design consultancy Pentagram – one of the world’s largest independent design consultanciesEnjoy optional travel to cities abroad to gain global perspectives on the subjectWork on graphic design briefs created with, and supported by, industry practitioners to build your own networkHave the chance to enter creative competitions such as D&AD, ISTD and the Creative Conscience AwardsCreate an industry-standard portfolio in your final year as a catalyst for your career
Application deadline
31 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
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- UCAS Points
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- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- T Level
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level :
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
Falmouth University, Woodlane, Falmouth, Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly, TR11 4RH, England
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
/ Max 222147 62%26th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%36th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.95 79%45th
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