Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

About this course

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.

Build on your current design skills by incorporating the latest design thinking in combination with industry-standard practices across various platforms, including web, apps, and smart devices.

The course covers key areas such as branding, typography, editorial, digital design, UI/UX, data visualisation, and design for virtual reality.

Studio-based activities, live briefs, and critique sessions allow you to enhance your skills, helping you to develop a portfolio while staying connected to real-world design challenges.

By the end of the course, we aim for our graduates to be confident, independent designers ready for the evolving digital landscape.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design