Overview

The Design Communication-Graphic Design course offered at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) is ideal for ambitious designers looking for an inclusive, creative community committed to pushing the graphic arts industry in new and dynamic directions.

Career opportunities

You’ll be taught by practising designers, illustrators, photographers and researchers, bringing their skills and expertise exclusively to you studying at postgraduate level.

The graduates go on to work in the creative industries both nationally and internationally in a wide range of careers. These include roles in design agencies, publishers, fashion houses, photography studios, or as self-employed creatives, designers running their own businesses, or in teaching in both formal and community education programmes.

Previous regional employers have included: Sons of Graham, Proctor & Stevenson, Immediate Media Co., Kennedy Publishing, HommGrp, EZ Education, The Damien Hirst Studio and LED Architects.

In London, previous employers include: 59 Productions Ltd, North House Creative, Space Agency Design Ltd, The Rodnik Bank Ltd, The Creative Place Ltd, Graham & Green and notonthehighstreet.com.

Examples of overseas previous employers include: Wonderworks Ltd in Taiwan, Dell in Texas, Genius Loci and Zaman Branding in Dubai and Studioplace in Rome.

Graduates have received awards in design, illustration, and publishing competitions like D&AD, and exhibited in international exhibitions. Some have given public lectures, and been interviewed for BBC radio and regional newspapers about their research or practice.

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Programme Structure

This course offers you the chance to extend your practice and explore new areas in the changing world of industry and design. You'll learn to be independent, research effectively, question and be critical, and sustain practice for the long term.
You'll study a curriculum carefully sequenced to deliver a dynamic student journey over three intensive terms.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

The university is seeking highly motivated students from any background, committed to creative growth in our supportive School of Arts community. Most applicants would have an honours degree in the arts, but those with qualifications in other disciplines or prior professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of practical or project-based work and a personal statement for review.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10250 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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