Design
Discover our range of design courses, find out more about our facilities and hear from current students about their experience at University of Gloucestershire.
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Undergraduate courses
Study an undergraduate degree in design at the University. Discover our undergraduate design courses below.
If you’re returning to education or don’t think you’ll meet the entry requirements for your course, an integrated foundation degree could be a great option. They provide an extra year of study to equip you with the skills needed to confidently progress to a full degree.
Postgraduate taught courses
Study a postgraduate degree in design at the University. Discover our postgraduate design courses below.
Postgraduate research degrees
Research degrees including PhDs, Doctorates or Masters by Research enable you to pursue your own research enquiry.
Open days
Book an open day to find out what it’s like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step.
95% of our graduates are in employment or further study*
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Come and explore
Experience our amazing facilities including our specialist design studios.
School and facilities
Specialist design studios
Mac suites, digital whiteboards, wet print facilities and open-plan creative spaces offer the perfect environment to develop your skills in typography, branding and packaging.
Illustration studios
Advanced printmaking facilities, an Apple Mac suite, Risograph machines, and book-binding equipment are all in our community studio space.
You’ll also have access to advanced tools like Cintiqs, laser cutters, and 3D printers.
Advertising studios
Work on briefs, let your creativity flourish and pitch ideas to visiting agencies in our bespoke studios and boardroom.
Design FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about design degrees.
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Creative minded individuals are suited to design degrees, if you love creating – whether that be drawing, making your own clothes, or if you have a flair for interiors you’ll find your perfect degree on offer at University of Gloucestershire.
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Studying a design degree at University of Gloucestershire will equip you with all the hands-on skills needed to succeed in your future career. You will graduate with a full portfolio of work, allowing you to showcase your potential after University.
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We offer a range of design degrees from animation to interior design. At undergraduate level we offer the following degrees:
• Animation BA (Hons)
• Computer Games Design BSc (Hons)
• Graphic Design BA (Hons)
• Illustration BA (Hons)
• Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
• Interior Design BA (Hons)
• Visual Communication BA (Hons)At postgraduate level we offer similar subjects at Master’s level, such as:
• Animation MA
• Graphic Design MDes
• Illustration MA, PgCert, PgDip
• Urban Planning and Design MSc
• Secondary Education Art and Design PGCE -
Undertaking a design degree can lead to a range of careers within some of the following industries:
• Advertising, marketing and branding
• Games design
• Illustration
• VFX
• Garment technology
• UX design
• Interior design. -
Interested in applying for one of our design courses? Applications for undergraduate degrees are made through UCAS, while applications for postgraduate degrees are made directly to the university.
• How to apply for an undergraduate degree
• How to apply for a postgraduate degree
If you are interested in the PGCE in Secondary Education Art and Design, you need to apply via the gov.uk website.
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