Graphic Design BA

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Northumbria University is a premier programme designed to cultivate conceptual and confident practitioners for the global creative sector. Centered on an experiential learning environment, the curriculum bridges the gap between traditional printmaking and cutting-edge digital production, covering high-demand areas such as sustainable packaging, typography, and material culture. Students operate within a collaborative studio environment, engaging in rigorous critique sessions to tackle real-world visual problems.

The degree is supported by world-class facilities, including specialist Mac labs with industry-standard software, laser cutting bureaus, and large-format printing. This technical infrastructure is balanced with a strong emphasis on copywriting and editorial design, ensuring graduates possess a versatile creative toolkit. By fostering critical reflection and sophisticated problem-solving, the course prepares students for high-impact roles in branding, digital design, and experiential marketing. Graduates emerge as agile professionals with the professional maturity and technical expertise required to navigate and shape the rapidly evolving international design landscape.