Program Overview
The Graphic Design at University of Derby is a MDes programme in Arts & Design over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graphic Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graphic Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Graphic Design Practice
- Visual Culture: History
- Visual Exploration
- Visual Problem Solving.
- Design Strategies
- Digital Moving Image
- Directed Projects in Graphic Design
- Professional Practice
- Sequential Illustration
- Visual Culture: Theory.
- Negotiated Study in Graphic Design
- Visual Culture: Extended Essay
- Personal Practice and Methodologies
- Visual Culture: Debates.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- UCAS points - 120 (up to 16 from AS-levels).
- GCSE - Five GCSE\'s at grade C or above including English.
- Portofolio - It should containt notebooks, sketchbooks and work in progress. The content depends on your interests (paintings, fashion design, sculpture, textiles, photography etc.). The portofolio can be displayed either digitally on platforms such as Tumblr, Flickr or as a folder of work/journal. You will have the chance to present your work during an interview.
- IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas).
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge English Scale: B2\xc2\xa0
- London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English or English as a Second Language: Grade C.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Derby directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Derby
University of Derby
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Derby is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months