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Graduate diploma graphic design
Graduate diploma graphic design

Graduate diploma graphic design

  • ID:UAL440007
  • Level:2-Year Higher/Advanced Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:

  • BA (Hons) degree or equivalent academic qualifications
  • Evidence of ability in art or design
  • Alternative qualifications and experience will also be taken into consideration
  • Personal statement
  • Portfolio of work

Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work, personal statement and reference.

English Requirement

All classes are taught in English. If English isn't your first language you must provide evidence at enrolment of the following:

  • IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (please check our English language requirements)

Other Requirement

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

  • Related academic or work experience

  • The quality of the personal statement

  • A strong academic or other professional reference

  • A combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

Course Information

The course will enable you to develop your graphic design thinking and making. It is designed for students who wish to progress to MA level.

What to expect

  • To be introduced to the key elements of graphic design alongside historical and contemporary theoretical contexts
  • Project-led learning based around a ‘tool kit’ of transferable and professional skills as well as discipline-specific crafts such as typography, analogue and digital image making and contemporary presentation techniques
  • Opportunities to work on commissions and live projects. These will help you improve your application of conceptual, production and critical skills within the design process through input from professional practitioners, group crits, workshops, seminars and discussions.
  • A visiting speaker programme exploring contemporary practice and cultural contexts
  • Personal and professional development with opportunities to develop your skills through bespoke sessions, talks with industry practitioners and career management and postgraduate seminars
  • To be part of a university wide graphic design postgraduate community
  • To have access to Chelsea's shared workshops. These include ceramics, casting, laser cutting, photography, metalwork, woodwork and audio-visual editing suite. View the Chelsea facilities

Mode of study 

Graduate Diploma Graphic Design is offered in full-time mode and consists of 30 teaching weeks over 1 academic year. You will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The course is committed to supporting students in developing the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to continue your creative practice.

Personal and professional development is integrated into the course with opportunities to develop your skills through bespoke sessions, talks with industry practitioners, career management and postgraduate progression seminars.

Find out how careers and employability helps our students and graduates start their careers.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year

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