BA (Hons) Visual Communication (Top-Up)
Overview
If you're interested in visual communications, our BA program will give you the skills they will need to explore a variety of areas, including branding and advertising assignments, developing their creative portfolios, real-world and socially driven design, and undertaking self-initiated projects that are tailored to your interests.
This degree will help you to be better able to communicate with people no matter what the media. You will learn about the history and theory of communication, as well as how to use these skills in different situations. This degree will help you to stay up to date on the latest methods of communication, so you can be sure to communicate effectively.
The degree will teach you how to communicate effectively in a variety of media, so you can produce a strong portfolio that can be used in a variety of creative fields. Teachers will help you to develop your own ideas and you will be able to work independently. The constantly changing field of new media will be covered, but the fundamentals of good communication will always be important.
Quick facts
Location:
London
Duration:
1 year
Available Starts:
March, October
Course Funding: Available upon eligibility
Institution Code:
Upon request
Awarding Institution: University of Gloucestershire
Employability
Visual Communication Design allows you to use your creative skills more prominently, while also learning important business skills.
Associated Jobs:
- Graphic Designer
- Web/App Designer
- Advertising
- Video Editor
- Photojournalist
- Art/Design Director
- Communications Manager
- Higher education/ secondary school teacher
Structure and content
On successful completion of the Level 6 course, students are entitled to continue their studies at a post-graduate level, which may include pursuing a Masters degree in a relevant area.
See below for the modules you will study:
Year 1
- Design for the Creative Industry
- Creative Portfolio
- Self-Initiated Design Portfolio
- Dissertation/Major Research Project (MRP)
Entry requirement
Applicants should have a degree from a higher education institution, such as an HND Level 5, diploma of higher education, or foundation degree.
As an alternative, we requests:
- Irish Certificate of Exit: BBCCC.
- Scots who are higher: BBCCC.
- Extended BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DMM in a subject related to business.
- Diploma from the International Baccalaureate 24 points.
Candidates require to have at least 3 GCSEs, including English and math, with a grade of C or higher.
If English is not your first language, you will require you to demonstrate a certificate of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or an equivalent English Language qualification.