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Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award) BA Hons
The Graphic and Digital Design Top-Up course gives you the opportunity to explore both traditional and emerging design practices to help prepare you for a career in the dynamic creative industries.
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
Submit a portfolio
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award) BA Hons
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Entry requirements for Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at Northumbria University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
Required subjects for Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award) BA Hons at Northumbria University
BTEC HND or Foundation degree with an overall pass, in a related subject such as Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Communication, Digital Design, UX Design, Multimedia or New Media Design, Illustration, Animation, Games Design or Product Design (with strong portfolio evidence of Graphic Design or Digital Design capabilities).
Additional Information
A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios-and-auditions
International Qualifications:
We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.
If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language Requirements:
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
UCAS points for current students on Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at Northumbria University
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member13141058
3rd March 25
Fine Art, BA Hons FullTime
The course is so well rounded I can be myself and express my creativeness so well read more
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member1075140
18th January 23
Foundation Year Fine Art, BA Hons FullTime
the projects and fun and interesting. i’m enjoying it read more
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