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Integrated Foundation - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Graphic Design

Derby — Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: September 2027
Tuition Fee: GBP 15,500
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year at Derby prepares students for a stimulating and inspiring career in graphic design, encouraging them to become creative problem-solvers and dynamic communicators. The programme challenges students to think differently, fostering the mindset of a contemporary designer who continually develops both technical and intellectual skills. Graphic design is presented as a powerful medium that extends beyond commercial objects to engage with contexts, environments, and diverse audiences. Graduates are equipped to inform, confront, persuade, entertain, provoke, challenge, question, and engage with political, social, and environmental issues through their work. The programme aims to cultivate passionate, creative, resourceful, entrepreneurial, and adaptive problem-finders who are prepared to embrace the evolving opportunities of 21st-century graphic design. The course emphasises a strong studio culture, centred on making, conceptualisation, and the design process. Students are based at Markeaton Street in specialist studio spaces that encourage innovation and experimentation. The teaching team comprises experienced practitioners offering extensive expertise across design, supporting students in preparation for careers in the creative industries. Professional guidance, portfolio consultations, and career development opportunities are embedded throughout the programme. Visiting speakers from across the industry provide real-world knowledge and insights, inspiring students to explore potential roles within the creative sector. External connections linked to the course enable engagement with design studios, live project pitches, and collaborations with cultural partners. Design theory is applied in practical contexts through field trips to galleries, exhibitions, conferences, and seminars. In the final year, students produce a professional portfolio showcasing a body of creative work that reflects their achievements and serves as a launchpad for a career as a professional designer.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 15,500
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Derby

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Kedleston Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The University of Derby is pushing the boundaries of knowledge to create a better, fairer, and more sustainable future for everyone. Their thriving community of researchers, professionals, and practitioners influence the creation of new knowledge by sharing their expertise. The university's students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and the university plays a key role in the communities of Derby and Derbyshire. Research lives in the University of Derby's classrooms. They explore, innovate, and discover solutions to the challenges facing all now and in the future – in the city, region, and...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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