Leeds Met - BA (Hons) Graphic Arts & Design

Your Course

About Your Course

This distinct course for developing graphic artists will appeal to adaptable students with enquiring minds. The course encourages you to develop your own approach to the study of graphic art and design through a combination of brief-led and self-initiated projects. You will have the opportunity to sample a wide spectrum of disciplines - from design for print to illustration, from photography to typography, animation and moving image. This will allow you to find your strengths and your own style in response to communication problems.

Click here to see our recent student work.

All courses in Contemporary Art & Graphic Design

Modules

Level 4

Induction

Developmental Studio Projects

Collaborative Studio Projects

Critical & Contextual Studies

Studio Practice

Learning Agreement & Negotiated Studio Project

Level 5

Process-led Practice

Studio Practice & Learning Agreement

Level 6

Studio Practice & Extended Learning Agreement

Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time.

Programme Specification

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Your Future

Opportunities

Through working with a learning agreement you will drive your own learning and set your own targets, as you would in a real working environment. You will work alongside practitioners and on live briefs from organisations such as Harvey Nichols, the BBC, Leeds Art Gallery and the NHS. Placement opportunities are available to you, with exchange opportunities to Hiroshima and Estonia, as well as partnerships with the Frans Masereel Centre in Belgium and the European Exchange Academy in Berlin.

Future Career

You may go on to work in a design studio but in an increasingly visual world, more industries are finding a purpose for graphic design - from developing online content to film, from voluntary arts organisations to advertising, from fashion design to architecture and television. Your flexible, adaptable approach and entrepreneurial ability to generate projects will make you an attractive prospect for any working team. You may also wish to continue your studies with one of our postgraduate degrees.

Additional Information

Each year, up to three international and two UK trips are offered, most recently to New York, Berlin, Madrid and Krakow. Groups of students can attend the Frans Masereel Print Workshop in Belgium, and the European Exchange Academy in Beelitz, Germany, where for four weeks students work alongside peers from USA, Finland, Netherlands, and Belgium on an intensive programme of work that leads to a public exhibition. The courses participate in the Erasmus European Exchange programme with institutions from Estonia and Poland.

A wide range of practitioner's visits provides students with lectures, seminars, personal tutorial advice and support. Recent visitors have included, David Shrigley, Adrian Shaughnessy, Jonathan Barnbrook, Simon Roberts and A Practice For Everyday Life, John C Welchman, Leah Capaldi, Juneau Projects, Simon Martin, and Emily Wardill.

Over the past few years renowned sound artist Chris Watson has made an extended visit organizing a project of experimental sound recording and performance that draws upon his experience in field recording with David Attenborough at the BBC.

Jobs & Careers

Jobs & Careers is a service offering our students impartial advice. We can help you make decisions on your career and recognise and develop your employability skills. We also offer an employment service with part-time student opportunities and graduate jobs. Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers

Entry Requirements

UK & EU Entry Requirements 2012

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

UCAS Tariff Points: 240 points required. (Minimum from 6/12/18 unit awards).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Additional Requirements: It is normally necessary to have completed, or be undertaking a Foundation Course, BTEC National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Design or a relevant Access course.Those with no qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work.

International Baccalaureate: 24 Points

Further UK & EU Information

Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.

Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

Part-time

UCAS Tariff Points: 240 points required. (Minimum from 6/12/18 unit awards).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Additional Requirements: It is normally necessary to have completed, or be undertaking a Foundation Course, BTEC National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Design or a relevant Access course.Those with no qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work.

International Baccalaureate: 24 Points

Further UK & EU Information

Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.

Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

International Entry Requirements 2012

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff Points: 240 points required. (Minimum from 6/12/18 unit awards).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Additional Requirements: It is normally necessary to have completed, or be undertaking a Foundation Course, BTEC National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Design or a relevant Access course.Those with no qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work.

International Baccalaureate: 24 Points

Further International Information

Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here

More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

Part-time

English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff Points: 240 points required. (Minimum from 6/12/18 unit awards).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Additional Requirements: It is normally necessary to have completed, or be undertaking a Foundation Course, BTEC National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Design or a relevant Access course.Those with no qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work.

International Baccalaureate: 24 Points

Further International Information

Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here

More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

UCAS Tariff Points: 240
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Non-Tariff qualifications: It is normally necessary to have completed a Foundation Course, National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Design or a relevant Access course. Those with no qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work.

Further UK & EU Information

Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.

Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

Part-time

UCAS Tariff Points: 240
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Non-Tariff qualifications: It is normally necessary to have completed a Foundation Course, National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Designor a relevant Access course. Those with no qualifications but with relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work

Further UK & EU Information

Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.

Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

International Entry Requirements 2011

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff Points: 240 points required. (Minimum ).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Additional Requirements: It is normally necessary to have completed a Foundation Course, National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Design or a relevant Access course. Those with no qualifications but relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work.

Further International Information

Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here

More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

Part-time

English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff Points: 240 points required. (Minimum ).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.

Additional Requirements: It is normally necessary to have completed a Foundation Course, National Diploma, or VCE 'A' Level in Art and Designor a relevant Access course. Those with no qualifications but with relevant experience will also be considered.
Admission to this course is based primarily on an interview and submission of a portfolio of creative work

Further International Information

Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here

More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.

Fees & Funding

UK & EU Fees Entry 2012

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

Full-time, year one typically £8,500

Additional Fees
Year Annual: Materials fee for use of practical workshops (Compulsory) - £100

Fee Information
Our University's Board of Governors has agreed to set fees at £8,500 for full-time undergraduates starting in 2012.

There are no upfront fees for students. You will only start repaying tuition fees after you have graduated and once you are earning £21,000 or more. We also know that the repayments will be fixed at 9% of salary above £21,000. Therefore for someone earning £30,000 after graduation the repayment would be £67.50 per month.

SALARY		MONTHLY PAYMENT
£25,000		£30.00
£30,000		£67.50
£35,000		£105.00
£40,000		£142.50
£45,000		£180.00
£50,000		£217.50
£55,000		£255.00
£60,000		£292.00

Please refer to Questions & Answers on our new fees for further information.

National Scholarship Programme
If your household income is less than £25,000 a year you may be able to find help through the new £150m National Scholarship Programme. This is a scheme that is being introduced to help people from low income families wanting to go to university in 2012. The government has set national eligibility criteria based on household income, and each university has designed its own scholarship scheme with extra criteria.

For more information click here.

Changes to fees

The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.

Channel Islands and the Isle of Man

If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.

Part-time

Part-time, year one typically £70.83 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.

To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £70.83) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £1416.6. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £5666.4 for that year.

Fee Information
Our University's Board of Governors has agreed to set fees at £8,500 for full-time undergraduates starting in 2012.

There are no upfront fees for students. You will only start repaying tuition fees after you have graduated and once you are earning £21,000 or more. We also know that the repayments will be fixed at 9% of salary above £21,000. Therefore for someone earning £30,000 after graduation the repayment would be £67.50 per month.

SALARY		MONTHLY PAYMENT
£25,000		£30.00
£30,000		£67.50
£35,000		£105.00
£40,000		£142.50
£45,000		£180.00
£50,000		£217.50
£55,000		£255.00
£60,000		£292.00

Please refer to Questions & Answers on our new fees for further information.

National Scholarship Programme
If your household income is less than £25,000 a year you may be able to find help through the new £150m National Scholarship Programme. This is a scheme that is being introduced to help people from low income families wanting to go to university in 2012. The government has set national eligibility criteria based on household income, and each university has designed its own scholarship scheme with extra criteria.

For more information click here.

Changes to fees

The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.

Channel Islands and the Isle of Man

If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.

International Fees Entry 2012

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

Full-time, 2012-13 entrants £11,000

Additional Fees
Year Annual: Materials fee for use of practical workshops (Compulsory) - £100

The fee will be fixed at this level for each year of your course.

A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.

For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage

UK & EU Fees Entry 2011

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

Full-time, year one typically £3,375

Additional Fees
Year Annual: Materials fee for use of practical workshops (Compulsory) - £100

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Leeds Metropolitan Bursary
Our Leeds Metropolitan Bursary is open to all full-time undergraduate students who pay annual tuition fees in full and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.

Bursaries currently stand at £500 for the first year of study, £800 for the second and £1,000 for the third and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February each year.

You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting Student Finance Direct. If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to consent to share your information with us when you make your application.

Changes to fees

The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.

Channel Islands and the Isle of Man

If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.

Part-time

Part-time, year one typically £28 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.

To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £28) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £560. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £2240 for that year.

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Leeds Metropolitan Bursary
Our Leeds Metropolitan Bursary is open to all full-time undergraduate students who pay annual tuition fees in full and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.

Bursaries currently stand at £500 for the first year of study, £800 for the second and £1,000 for the third and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February each year.

You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting Student Finance Direct. If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to consent to share your information with us when you make your application.

Changes to fees

The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.

Channel Islands and the Isle of Man

If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.

International Fees Entry 2011

Attendance:Full-timePart-time

Full-time

Full-time, year one typically £10,500

Additional Fees
Year Annual: Materials fee for use of practical workshops (Compulsory) - £100

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Changes to fees

The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.

For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage

BA (HONS) GRAPHIC ARTS & DESIGN