
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Design can shape the way we understand the world - from branding that builds identities to campaigns that drive social change.
At Kent, you’ll explore how visual communication can inform, inspire, and provoke, developing your personal voice and identity along the way.
Not only will you develop core graphic design skills such as typography, image-making, editorial design, UX/UI, and motion. But you’ll also have the freedom to explore emerging trends and techniques.
You will consider graphic design in the context of major contemporary issues such as the ...
Design can shape the way we understand the world - from branding that builds identities to campaigns that drive social change. <br/><br/>At Kent, you’ll explore how visual communication can inform, inspire, and provoke, developing your personal voice and identity along the way. <br/><br/>Not only will you develop core graphic design skills such as typography, image-making, editorial design, UX/UI, and motion. But you’ll also have the freedom to explore emerging trends and techniques. <br/><br/>You will consider graphic design in the context of major contemporary issues such as the climate crisis, digital misinformation, inclusive design, mental health awareness, ethical branding, and more. <br/><br/>Live projects, industry partnerships, and mentoring give you hands-on opportunities to refine your skills and build a portfolio that represents your personal style and innovative thinking while being informed by industry. <br/><br/>Youll use our range of specialist facilities to create your own work, respond to live briefs and industry-set challenges, deliver client pitches, and receive professional mentoring giving you the skills, experience and confidence for a career in design. <br/><br/><strong>Canterbury</strong> - The authentic campus experience<br/>• Everything you need on your doorstep – stunning views, nightclub, cinema, restaurants. We have it all!<br/><br/>• Easy to get around – walk (20 mins) or catch the bus (5 mins) into Canterbury city. Were under an hour from London.<br/><br/>• Meet your people – over 250 clubs and societies to get involved with at Kent.<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
26/09/2026
Campus
Canterbury campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
W211
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
Access to HE Diploma
D:18,M:24
The University will not necessarily make conditional offers to all Access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If we make you an offer, you will need to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
24
28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points, including Design Technology or Visual Arts at HL 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
T Level
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