About the course

Develop the expertise and knowledge for a career in graphic communication. Learn core design skills in graphic design, type, motion, interaction design, illustrative and image practices. Choose to focus on a specialism or keep your interests broad as an interdisciplinary designer. Experiment with emerging and cutting-edge technological platforms alongside explorations of traditional physical media. Based at Winchester School of Art (WSA), you’ll attend lectures and workshops run by expert creative practitioners in well-equipped design studios. You'll also be able to pitch your designs to industry professionals and visit studios, galleries and cultural spaces in London and overseas. You'll learn visual, technical, transferable and conceptual skills through your engagement with four communities of learning. These are:

　　design for good

　　identity and information

　　language and narrative

　　future environments

　　The latest industry knowledge is embedded into this graphic communication course, to help you become a career-ready designer. You’ll engage with creative professionals who will share their expertise and creative practice.

　　You’ll learn about sustainable and ethical practices, civic engagement, widely used technologies and innovation and business.

　　Take part in exhibitions from the WSA degree show to the London graduate showcase. We'll encourage you to enter international competitions such as the Silent Book Contest and the Student Award Scheme run by the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Hampshire
Autumn (September), 2025	Hampshire
Autumn (September), 2026	Hampshire

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Southampton

GCSE - Winchester School of Art requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 (taken in England) or a Grade C (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales) in English and Mathematics.

　　GCE A-level - Grades BBB, including an art/design based subject.

　　International Baccalaureate 30 points including 16 at a higher level.

　　IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Southampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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