Graphic Design BA Honours

• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
• We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.

English language requirements

• If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
• If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.

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Portfolio guidance

You will be required to submit a portfolio with a maximum of 25 images in total that represent the following: examples of your creative process, for example photographs of your sketchbooks or examples of your visual research and explorations. The abilities to research, critically evaluate and write are important to both the theory and the practical strands of this course. Where possible, make short captions that inform us about the images that you upload, to help us fully understand the intentions behind them. Your portfolio should be presented online on a free website (such as https://www.behance.net), which can be viewed by the public.

Where possible, these would be linked to the next requirement: examples of any 'final' project outcomes that you feel best represent your current creative practice.

We will evaluate projects on their own merit, but when selecting your projects consider how they relate to the application for our course. Examples, where possible, of your explorations of varied media, ie photography, drawing, visual experimentation, 3D explorations, typography etc. Applicants are selected for interview.

Number of recommended portfolio pieces.

Please include between 10 - 15 pieces of work.

What should I include in my portfolio submission?

Ideally your portfolio should include:

• a balance of initial sketches and visual explorations as well as more resolved final work or artefacts.
• at least one entire project that was created for a specific audience, showing development from the seeds of an idea to final outcome.
• work that shows your range of technical and creative abilities.
• explorations of varied media are appreciated, such as digital images, traditional artwork, print media, games, animation, film, web, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, or installation.
• a short sentence with each piece that helps us understand ideas behind the work and your creative thought process.

How should I structure my portfolio?

You can submit your portfolio in one of two ways.

1. Upload your work to a digital portfolio platform such as Behance.net, flickr.com, ArtStation.com, or other.
2. Create a digital portfolio as a PDF document and upload to a cloud storage platform such as Google Docs, OneDrive, Dropbox, or other.

We would like you to copy and paste the portfolio web-link into a word/text document and upload that to the Applicant Portal, as per instructions on the cover email. Importantly, please ensure there are no passwords or expiry dates on the portfolio so that we can view it without requesting access.

How will my portfolio be evaluated?

Your portfolio will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Creativity and Originality - We are looking for work that reflects your individual style and ideas.
2. Technical Proficiency and Skill - Demonstrate your abilities in your chosen specialism/s.
3. Passion and Potential for Growth - Show your passion and potential for growth while on our degree.

You may be invited to an interview to discuss your portfolio. We are keen that you use this process to help us to understand you as an individual, including your skills, your inspirations and current expertise.

What happens next?

Selected applicants receiving an offer will be invited to an applicant event that allows you to experience the university campus and course learning. This event also provides a chance for us to learn more about you and your creative goals.

Top Tip from our course team

We want to see work that you are proud of and which demonstrates your ideas, interests, and creative skills.

Please do not send in portfolios until requested to do so by the University's Admissions team. You will be notified by email about when to submit your portfolio.

Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.

Opportunities could include:

• Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
• Attending an international summer school or field trip
• Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad

International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.

Find out more about our international opportunities, including funding options and where you can go.