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Starts

1 Sep 2025

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

2 Years

Level

Level 3

Course code

GRAPF3003A01

Fee Information

Standard Fees of £4536.00 for the first year

Advanced Learner Loan Fees of £8583.00

Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).

Student Finance

If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.

Course details may be subject to change.

This Level 3 Graphic Design course will help you to explore and develop your creativity, putting it to the test with live projects and assignments briefs. This programme provides a foundation in core aspects of Graphic Design and provides the right blend of technical and academic knowledge and skills to support you.

The course involves practical and digital sessions where your skills in Adobe Suite will be developed through exciting projects where you can explore and express your creativity and individual style. We hope to visit European cities to see first hand the impact Graphic Design has on the world and inspire your own creative flare.

Entry Criteria

You will hold a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 4 (or above). This will include maths and English, as well as an art & design and/or design & technology qualification.

Additional Costs

You will be asked to make a contribution of £30 at the beginning of the academic year to help cover equipment, resources, trips and visits.

What are the next steps?

You will meet with one of the course team who will discuss the course in detail with you and answer any queries you may have to ensure this is the right course for you; please bring a current portfolio of your creative art and design work to discuss.

Times of Delivery

You will be timetabled for taught lectures, workshops and course related activities for 2.5 days per week, we will aim to condense these days to allow you to have the flexibility for external commitments. However, it is expected that you complete any tasks set at tome outside of timetabled hours.

Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.

Teaching and Assessment

You will have access to a wide variety of resources and course related materials in class and via on our online virtual learning environment. Your study programme will include preparation for employment and an expectation to complete relevant work experience and independent study.

Placement

We work collaboratively with industry and have a dedicated Work Experience team who will support you to find work experience opportunities and placements. We will also support you to source your own placements.

Placement opportunities and live client briefs will provide you with an insight into how the industry operates and how your skills will be applied in the world of work.

What else?

If you wish to browse digital portfolios, or create one of your own, visit Behance.

You can also visit our BTEC Graphic Design students' Instagram page.

Design Week provides a lot of interesting information related to the design industry.

Where can it take me?

Graphic designers £31,200 Potential salary

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Artists £35,880 Potential salary

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