BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year

Our Graphic Design degree is shaped by real - world expectations - and so are our spaces. You’ll work in fully equipped graphic design studios that simulate agency environments, allowing you to engage with projects in a professional context. We offer: 

• Dedicated Mac suites with industry-standard software and Wacom drawing displays 
• Access to professional Risograph printers, laser cutting and print finishing equipment 
• High-quality digital and large-format printers, scanners, and photographic studios 
• Immersive design technologies including AI and XR experimentation tools 
• Studio environments shared with peers across visual communication, illustration, and digital arts 
• Integrated breakout areas, bookable presentation rooms and group collaboration spaces 

These facilities are housed within our School of Creative Industries, encouraging multi-disciplinary collaboration and providing a supportive, inclusive community that values experimentation and innovation. 

You’ll be taught and mentored by experienced practitioners who bring insight from branding, publishing, digital media, advertising, and motion design. Plus, you’ll gain exposure to live briefs, national competitions, and industry events - preparing you to make connections, build confidence, and step directly into the design world. 

Graphic Design at Wolverhampton nurtures more than creativity - it develops confident, articulate professionals with a rich toolkit of technical, conceptual, and interpersonal skills. You’ll graduate with: 

 

• Advanced use of industry-standard design software and workflows 
• Ability to develop and present creative solutions to real client briefs 
• Strong portfolio development and personal branding skills 
• Skills in motion graphics, UX/UI, and emerging media 
• Print and digital production know - how including Risograph, laser cutting, and digital fabrication 
• Experience collaborating in professional - style environments 
• Knowledge of design history, theory, and ethics integrated into your practice 
• Confidence in presenting, critiquing and evaluating design outcomes 
• Understanding of freelance, studio and agency models of employment 

You’ll leave with a polished, professionally presented portfolio - and the agility to respond to industry demands, new technologies, and creative opportunities. 

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

If a tuition fee is not showing, we may not offer this intake for this course. Please check the start date information on the course finder for start dates.

^# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advise and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.

Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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