BA (Hons) Visual Communications

... United Kingdom
... Open University

Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Visual Communications degree encourages you to explore the most creative and original ways to communicate a message to any given audience. It provides an opportunity for you to experiment with multiple creative disciplines and topics so that you gain a more comprehensive understanding of meaning, purpose, interpretation, and design.

You’ll learn how to communicate your ideas effectively across various media and practices, equipping you with new thought processes and reasoning behind your methods. This will help you produce an interdisciplinary portfolio of artwork that can span a range of areas including graphic design, illustration, web, moving images, comics, infographics, packaging, and beyond.

Throughout your course of study, your specialist tutor will support you and your work, enabling you to work independently, ready for the world of visual creativity. So if you’re looking to create meaningful communications for a client base or yourself, our BA (Hons) Visual Communications degree is for you.

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

Part Time Work Details

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.

Language Requirement

  • This subject has no language prerequisite.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism


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Campus Name

Distance Learning


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Part-time: 6-9 Years


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Available Intake

Monthly intakes throughout the year


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IELTS Score

00


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Tuition Fees Range

4950,

5670, (INT)


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