Bachelor of Arts - BA - Hons in Graphic Design University of Kent

As a graphic designer of the future, you're a keen observer who cares about how messages are conveyed and received. You'll connect the unexpected and create original work across a range of media and locations. Our Graphic Design degree allows you to explore your passions, discover your specialism and further your ambition. You work in dedicated design studio spaces to develop your own unique style through projects inspired by identity, process, environment, form and effect. From a range of starting points – light and shadow, place and space, identity and interaction – you generate portfolio pieces that include specialist signage, catalogues, infographics, interactive design and exhibitions. This portfolio, and the skills you develop are how as a Graphic Design graduate, you will be ready to step into an exciting and creative career of limitless opportunities. For a student studying full time, each academic year of the programme will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject dependent and will vary according to modules. As a Graphic Design student at Kent, you will benefit from creating in an advanced learning environments accompanied by an inclusive and supportive creative studio culture, where you work alongside your peers, people currently working as designers and academics. This prepares you for work in the industry or further study.

The University of Kent, located in the southeastern part of England, stands as one of the UK's leading institutions for higher education. Established in 1965, it has since become renowned for its academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and commitment to innovation in teaching and research.

Situated in the historic city of Canterbury, with additional campuses in Medway and Tonbridge, the university offers a picturesque backdrop for intellectual pursuits. Canterbury, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site cathedral, provides a rich cultural environment that complements the academic experience.

Academically, the University of Kent boasts a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and business. Its faculties and schools are at the forefront of research, with many academics contributing to global conversations and breakthroughs in their respective fields.