Graphic Design BA Honours

Why choose Graphic Design BA at Middlesex?

Visual communication through graphic design touches and shapes many aspects of modern life. From mobile apps and interactive posters to pop-up shows and global branding – graphic design is everywhere. Our graphic design degree prepares you for an exciting career that can take you on many diverse paths.

Our highly knowledgeable staff will guide you to develop your own creative voice. You'll embrace the recent advancements, developments, and changes taken by the creative industries.

We'll provide technical support to develop your skills using our cutting-edge facilities. These include design workshops such as photographic studios, print rooms and an extensive art and design library.

You will be part of a vibrant community of creatives. Taking part in study trips to London's art galleries and design studios. And our north London location means that you’re able to explore your interests in this design-minded city.

We host regular guest lecturers so you can learn from leading industry professionals. Past lectures have included designers from Media Arts Lab, Futerra, Graphic Thought Facility, Penguin and the BBC. Many of these consistent connections to industry and London result in invaluable work placements and live briefs.

What you will gain

The BA Graphic Design course offers a comprehensive study of materials, processes, and technologies crucial for creating and presenting graphic design work. It emphasises design fundamentals, specialist practices, socially responsible design, and provides opportunities to explore areas including design for change, editorial design, user experience (UX) and interface (UI) design, brand identity, motion graphics. Emphasis is placed on developing a professional portfolio and mastering both print and digital media techniques.

What you will learn

On the course you will acquire essential industry skills, mastering practical and technical abilities in traditional and digital graphic design. You will create professional-quality work in branding, typography, layout, and conceptualisation. Adapting to new technologies, you'll innovate to meet industry demands and communicate effectively through a variety of media. You will learn how to manage projects effectively to meet deadlines and maintain professional standards. You'll also develop skills to critically analyse your work and use different techniques to create and present graphics.

The course will equip you with a wide range of employable skills that are highly valued in the industry. Some of the key employable skills you can expect to gain from this course include:

• The principles of graphic design and visual communication
• Digital proficiency: you will gain proficiency in using various digital design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other software applications
• The development of your creative skills and the ability to learn how to generate unique and innovative design solutions to meet client needs
• The development of effective communication skills, including presenting ideas and concepts to clients and working collaboratively with other team members
• Learning how to identify problems and create solutions that meet the needs of clients and target audiences
• Time management: you will develop skills in managing your time effectively and meeting project deadlines.

Global experiences at Middlesex

We offer unique global experiences which could include studying part of your degree abroad and doing a placement or volunteering in another country, as well as many international opportunities in London. You'll build your cultural awareness and understanding and get a competitive edge in the job market. You may even qualify for grant funding under the Turing Scheme. Find out more about how studying at Middlesex will increase your global experience.

Careers

How can the Graphic Design BA support your career?

Our Graphic Design degree has an excellent reputation within the design industry and has very strong links with employers. Many of our students undertake placements at top design companies in their second year and our industry partners support us with live projects and give visiting lectures. Hundreds of design agencies, organisations and other employers also attend our final year degree show each year.

Graduate employers

Graduating from this course opens up a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Recent graduates work for magazine publishers, design consultants, advertising agencies and media providers all over the world, including the BBC, Stylist, Penguin, Amazon, Pentagram, Interbrand, Imagination, 20/20, JKR, Ogilvy & Mather and Leo Burnett.

Graduate job roles

Upon completing a BA in Graphic Design, graduates will possess core specialist and transferable skills necessary for a successful career in Graphic Design.

Graduates will be employable in a range of roles including:

• Graphic Designer

• Art Director

• Web Designer

• User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) Designer

• Motion Graphics Designer

• Environmental Graphic Designer

• Interaction Designer

• Information Designer

• Social Media/Content Designer

Successful students have gone on to work at prestigious organisations such as the BBC, Google, and Media Arts Lab, as well as starting their own design agencies.

We also support you in securing part-time work, placements, internships, and volunteering opportunities, and offer an enterprise support service for those looking to start their own business.

Further study? You can go on study courses such as our Masters in Graphic Design, Children's Book Illustration and Graphic Novels and Photography.

MDXworks

Our employability service, MDXworks will launch you into the world of work from the beginning of your course, with placements, projects and networking opportunities through our 1000+ links with industry and big-name employers in London and globally.

Our dedicated lifetime career support, like our business start-up support programme and funding for entrepreneurs, has been recognized with the following awards:

• The top 20 UK universities for business leaders and entrepreneurs – Business Money, 2023
• A top 10 university for producing CEOs – Novuana, 2023.

MDXcelerator Student Start-Up Support

Want to be your own boss? You'll have the chance to pitch your business to gain mentoring and grants of up to £15,000.

Global network

You’ll study with students from 122 countries who’ll hopefully become part of your global network. And after you graduate, we'll still support you through our alumni network to help you progress in your chosen career.