About Graphic Design - BA (hons) in Anglia Ruskin University
Overview
Explore visual language creatively and solve challenging design briefs using industry-standard technology on our full-time Graphic Design degree at Cambridge School of Art. Choose to study abroad for one semester, take part in field trips, enter design competitions, and get support to find work placements. Develop your understanding of effective graphic communication to prepare for a career as a professional graphic designer.
Careers
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
Find out more about our placements and work experience, or the faculty's employability support.
Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design will prepare you for a career as a graphic designer, as well as for design-related roles in digital graphics, online media, communications and marketing, publishing, and advertising.
Our previous students have gone on to work with design studios or media and communication companies, producing advertising, corporate identities and promotions, packaging and branding, informational design, editorial and book design, web designs and interactive media.
You’ll have many opportunities to generate a strong portfolio of graphic design projects that will help you secure a job in this rewarding, vibrant and growing industry. These include getting involved with regional design agencies and national design networks such as D&AD and YCN, engaging in ‘live’ projects or commercial briefs and building your industry contacts. All of these can lead to freelance projects, work experience and internships, which could result in offers of work before you even graduate.
Or you might decide to take a Masters course after graduation, like our MA Graphic Design & Typography, which can help you to enter the commercial world at a higher level.
Academic qualification equivalents
- HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 50% from the West Bengal exam board
- HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 55% from the following exam boards: CBSE, Delhi, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu
- HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 60% with at least 40% in a minimum of 5 subjects from any other exam board
- a recognised foundation qualification
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you'll need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.
- Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
- ETS TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
- Pearson PTE with 57 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.
Anglia Ruskin University Highlights
| Type of Institute |
Public |
| Location |
Cambridge, England |
| Programs offered |
UG, PG and doctorate degree |
| Mode of application |
Online |
| Application fee |
20-30 GBP |
| Housing facilities |
Available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, loans and grants |
Anglia Ruskin University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below:
| Fees |
Amount (GBP) |
| Tuition (Undergraduate and Postgraduates) |
13,500 – 16,200 |
| Accommodation (Average) |
5,500 |
| Food |
1,800 |
| Clothing |
200 |
| Books and Stationery |
200 |
| Personal (Toiletries, laundry, etc.) |
200 |
| Telephone |
250 |
| Socializing |
300 |
| Travel |
300 |
| Miscellaneous |
385 |
| Total |
22,635 - 25,335 |
