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Bachelor of Graphic Design

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
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 (2): 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

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 112
A level BBC
GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
Or other equivalent Level 2 awards
BTEC DMM
T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject
IB Diploma 29 points
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
Portfolio of relevant work
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Graphic Design admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,800 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	The Arts and Society
Department	Department of Arts and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Scholarships

Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.