Graphic design at Solent University encourages you to explore a range of professional techniques and develop your own unique visual style. Throughout the course you will create visual products for a range of printed and digital mediums, and explore academic theories and visual culture in the context of contemporary graphic design.
Your professional development is supported by a wide range of high-end printing and design facilities. These include two Vandercook letterpresses, three screen print beds and three Intaglio/etching presses for calligraphy and etching work. Students also have access to photographic studios and darkrooms; a fully equipped workshop for metal and wood-working, and Apple Macs with the latest Adobe Creative Suite software.
The course’s teaching team come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, and many are still active in the industry. The team’s close links with practising professionals have enabled past students to take part in a variety of work-based opportunities, live briefs and placements.
Graphic design students are also encouraged to submit their best work to design competitions, securing valuable exposure. Past students have found success at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards, the Design and Art Direction (D&AD) Awards, and the Young Creative Network (YCN) Awards
Academic qualification equivalents
students should hold the Standard XII with 50% or above.
English language requirements (one of the below):
Type of Institution | Public |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Endowment | 0.81 million GBP |
Number of campuses | One main campus and two other locations (Warsash and St. Mary) |
Student Satisfaction Rate | 83% |
Graduate Job Rate | 93.9% |
International Fee | 13,260 GBP - 15,900 GBP |
Type of Academic Programs | Undergraduate, Post Graduate, CPD/professional courses |
Mode of Program | Full time |
Average Graduate Salary | 18,000 GBP a year |
Research Income | 0.2 million GBP |
Solent University offers an online application process for all the courses.
International students can submit the following test scores as proof of English Language Proficiency.
Test | Required Score |
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IELTS | UG-6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component), PG-6.5 (minimum 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading listening and speaking) |
TOEFL iBT | UG-80, PG-92 |
TOEFL Writing | UG-19, PG-22 |
TOEFL Reading | UG-19, PG-19 |
PTE | U.G – 56 (with 51 in each component), PG – 61 (56 in writing and 51 in reading, listening and speaking) |
The following table presents the tuition fees for various courses at Solent University,
Category | Tuition Fees Per year |
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Foundation Course | 11,660 GBP |
Bachelor’s Degree | 13,260 GBP |
Higher Diplomas and Certificates | 13,260 GBP |
MBA | 15,900 GBP |
MSc | 14,300 GBP |
MA | 13,260 GBP |
PG research | 13,260 GBP |
The various charges for different types of accommodation at Solent University are mentioned in the table below,
Type of Rooms | Charges per week |
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Superior en-suite | 146 GBP |
Large Superior en-suite | 156 GBP |
Standard en-suite | 136 GBP |
Large Standard en-suite | 146 GBP |
Non-en-suite | 111 GBP |
Large Non-en-suite | 125 GBP |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 13,800
Total
£ 13,800