BA(Hons) Visual Communication (Online)

... United Kingdom
... Falmouth University

Course Overview

Drawing on Falmouth’s acclaimed Graphic Design, Photography and Illustration courses, this degree will give you the practical skills and critical understanding to become an original practitioner across various platforms and sectors. You’ll learn to create impactful visual content with the power to shift mindsets and inspire action.

You’ll learn from practising creatives and gain the latest industry insights through guest lectures and industry briefs, working with tutors and students from across the globe to build your networks and connections.

You will:

  • Learn from a broad range of creatives and industry professionals, including multidisciplinary designers, illustrators, animators and photographers – direct from their studios to yours

  • Define your passions, skills and ambitions to help locate your practice and build a sustainable and dynamic creative career

  • Build essential networking connections with guest lecturers and industry partners

  • Hone your craft and develop your skills to industry standards

  • Develop your complex problem-solving and creativity skills to enable you to experiment, take risks and produce innovative visual solutions to briefs and weekly tasks

  • Underpin your creative practice with a solid understanding of optical communication techniques and contextual awareness

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an online interview to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or perform, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you've specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.

Course route Entry requirements

BA/BSc(Hons) degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

Part Time Work Details

N/A

Language Requirement

  • For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. 

    If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In addition, we accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.  

Programme Information
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Course Category

Communication


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Campus Name

Online


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-time,2 years, Part-time,3 years


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Available Intake

January, September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

Full-time:£10,400 per year Part-time:£6,935 per year,


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