Graphic Design with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in graphic design. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Graphic Design.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Graphic Design with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Graphic Design

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

    Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree. With the skills and knowledge you gain from this course, you can work across a variety of creative industries.

    Areas you could work in include magazine design publishing, branding and design, advertising, web design, and TV and film. You could also set up your own business, work as a freelancer, or go on to postgraduate study.

    Placement year You can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in many areas of graphic design. Previous students have landed roles including graphic designer and UX (user experience) designer for organisations such as Waitrose & Partners, TopCashBack and Waterline Media.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2141 Web design professionals
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3421 Interior designers
    3411 Artists
    3429 Design occupations

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

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

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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