Bachelor of Graphic Design
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Graphic Design and apply creative methods
- Develop and critique original work
- And communicate design or artistic intentions.
Career outcomes
- Graphic designer
- Creative agencies
- Marketing and digital advertising
- Software and publishing companies
Curriculum
- Studio sequence in two- and three-dimensional design
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Photography
- Web design
- Motion graphics
- Animation
- Social media
- History of design and research and development
- Working in a Mac lab with industry-standard software and ending in production and installation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. International applicants: equivalent non-UK qualifications are listed on the university country pages.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 65 for the 6.0 tier
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for 2027 entry). Apply through UCAS on the university website: up to five courses
- personal statement and reference. Provide qualification certificates
- transcripts and evidence of English level. Some courses need an interview or Offer Holder Day. Accept your offer in UCAS Hub and pay the deposit. Request your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Use the pre-arrival guidance for international offer holders.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,800 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Brayford Pool |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Creative Arts and Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible overseas-fee-paying full-time international undergraduates starting in September 2027 may receive a GBP 2,000 per-year tuition discount when their programme application is submitted before August 16, 2027. Automatic consideration applies, Students on industry placement years are not paid the award for that year and exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Scholarships
Eligible overseas-fee-paying full-time international undergraduates starting in September 2027 may receive a GBP 2,000 per-year tuition discount when their programme application is submitted before August 16, 2027. Automatic consideration applies, Students on industry placement years are not paid the award for that year and exclusions apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,800 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each), TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 65 for the 6.0 tier. A portfolio is required.
Eligible overseas-fee-paying full-time international undergraduates starting in September 2027 may receive a GBP 2,000 per-year tuition discount when their programme application is submitted before August 16, 2027. Automatic consideration applies, Students on industry placement years are not paid the award for that year and exclusions apply.

