Visual Communications BA (Hons)

... United Kingdom
... University for the Creative Arts

Course Overview

This course is offered as a distance learning course by our partner, the Open College of the Arts. 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.

General Eligibility

112 new UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject 27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at a Higher level, see more information about IB entry requirements.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS UKVI or Academic Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking5.5, Writing5.5, Total6.0 Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Communication


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Campus Name

Open College - Distance Learning


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Part-time, online


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

UK/EU: £4,080, International: £4,680,


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