Course Overview

Studying with us will offer you the opportunity to be part of a creative community where you can reflect on and react to the changing nature of your discipline, and develop as an individual confident in undertaking any design problem.

You will work in a 'hands-on' multidisciplinary learning environment. Our curriculum has been developed to educate in the art and science of visual communication with an emphasis on professional practice and skills acquisition, while also encouraging creative risk-taking and experimentation. Your learning will be supported within a setting that provokes creative experiences, embracing communication design as a social and commercial activity.

To ensure you're future-ready, we embed employability and entrepreneurial skills across our curriculum, alongside the Department’s already excellent links with employers, commissioners, and galleries.

"I enjoy studying both Graphic Design and Fine Art on Chester’s combined course. This allows me to explore different art techniques, creating a unique learning opportunity and bringing together my knowledge of two different fields to create art." – Hannah Fowkes, Graphic Design and Fine Art student

Graphic Design at the University of Chester will prepare you for a wide range of careers within and beyond the creative industries. Our graduates are working with employers such as the BBC, Laura Ashley, Mamas & Papas, Music Magpie, Games Workshop, and the NHS, designing user experience and user interfaces, websites, packaging, brand identities, apps, motion graphics, editorial, and interiors.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry :

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level :

A minimum of 112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent, including Art, Art & Design, Graphic Design, Design & Technology. Typical offer: BCC/BBC

BTEC :

BTEC Extended Diploma (Art & Design): DMM

BTEC Diploma (Art & Design): D*D*

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Art

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Art

International Baccalaureate :

26 points, including 5 in HL Visual Arts

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma (Art & Design) to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended Diploma (Art and Design): Merit 2

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma (Art & Design): DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma (Art & Design): D*D*

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Please note that we accept a maximum of 8 UCAS points for GCE AS Levels and that the Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)