Graphic Design and e-Media FdA (Apply direct with Leicester College)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

P578

Campuses

Leicester College

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Graphic Design and e-Media FdA (Apply direct with Leicester College)

About

By studying this course, you'll be taught both traditional graphic design techniques as well as those utilising new and emerging technologies. You will complete briefs in order to build a portfolio that showcases your ability and potential to gain employment in a variety of diverse and creative fields. Alternatively, you can progress to top up to a full BA (Hons) at DMU.

The course is made up of common elements which combine studio practice, contextual studies and subject-specific pathways in graphic design for print or e-media design.

You will graduate with creative and professional skills that have an emphasis on creative and independent thought. Many previous students have successfully gained employment in both the graphic design and online media sectors.

The course allows you to develop the necessary skills for multimedia formats including web and print, within traditional and e-media applications

Students of this course have gone onto jobs in new media sectors, including jobs at web design and development companies, and design studios locally and nationally.

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Location: Leicester College

UCAS course code: P578

Duration: Two years full-time

Fees and funding: For 2025/26: £6,355

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Find out about additional costs and optional extras.

Location: Leicester College

UCAS course code: P578

Duration: Two years full-time

Fees and funding: Please contact Leicester College for details.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry criteria

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English, plus one of the following:
Normally 32 UCAS points from at least one A-level in an Art and Design subject or equivalent or
Art and Design BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at M or
Pass in the QAA Art and Design Access to HE. English GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
International Baccalaureate: 24+ points including Art and Design at higher level

Portfolio Required: Yes

Interview Required: Yes

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

UCAS tariff information

Students applying for courses starting in September will be made offers based on the latest UCAS Tariff.

Contextual offer

To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application, we consider more than just your grades. So if you are eligible, you may receive a contextual offer. Find our more about contextual offers.

English language

If English is not your first language then an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent) is essential.

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Career

Graduate Careers

Graduates find careers as graphic designers and e-media designers in the regional creative industries and with national companies. The course is supported by a wide range of design companies in graphics and new media design. Upon successful completion of the course, you can top-up to one of the Graphic Design undergraduate degrees at DMU. The courses on offer include Graphic Design BA (Hons) and Illustration with Graphic Design BA (Hons).

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Our innovative international experience programme DMU Global aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons and develop key skills valued by employers.

Through DMU Global, we offer an exciting mix of overseas, on-campus and online international experiences, including the opportunity to study or work abroad for up to a year.

Placements

Work-based placements are one of the best ways to boost your skills and experience, and can often lead to your first graduate role.

They are the perfect means of discovering how your studies relate to the real world, and provide an opportunity to improve your confidence and make contacts to help you get ahead in the job market.

DMU’s dedicated Placements Teams can help you by providing access to hundreds of opportunities, giving one-to-one CV advice and interview preparation, and offering training sessions and support from a dedicated tutor.