Turn Vision Into Strategy, and Creativity Into Career
Learn to develop both Creative and technical skills in visual communication, covering everything from typography, branding, packaging, and digital illustration to storytelling, film editing, motion graphics, and photography. Explore advertising, Creative writing, UX-based experience design, and strategies for digital marketing. Stay ahead with emerging tools like AI for Creatives and behavioural insights. Work on real-life projects, build a strong collection of work, and prepare for careers in design, branding, media, and Creative strategy with guidance from experienced faculty and direct links to industry professionals.
Top 6 reasons to join
Visual Communication
Study Full-Time or Part-Time
Balance your Creative journey your way. Go full-time or choose part-time to fit your schedule.
Master the Language of Modern Design
Learn to communicate ideas powerfully across print, digital, motion, and interactive platforms.
Learn the Tools & Skills Needed
From Adobe Creative Suite to motion graphics, AI tools, and video editing get hands-on with the same tools used by industry pros.
Build a Hireable Creative Portfolio
Work on real-world projects, Creative challenges, and exhibitions that make your portfolio stand out.
Learn from Creatives, Not Just Lecturers
Our lecturers are working professionals from the world of design, branding, film, and digital media.
Pathway to a UK Degree
Earn industry-relevant qualifications and smoothly progress to a UK-awarded BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree.
Modules
Year Zero is the start of your journey for a BA (Hons) degree right after O’Levels. This will be the Foundation year and will further your studies into year 1, year 2 and year 3 (degree final year).
Modules
Foundation in Drawing
Design Foundation
Animation & Visual Storytelling
Graphic Design Fundamentals
Fashion Studies Foundation
Architecture and Interior Design Principles
Portfolio / Exhibition
Upon completion of the second year, you will be awarded an Advanced Diploma by AMDT School of Creativity and a BTEC HND by Pearson, UK’s most recognized awarding body. This dual qualification will open job opportunities in the Creative industry even before you enter the final year.
Modules – Year 1
Visual Communication Introduction
Visual Development 1
Creative Design
Typography
Creative Practice
Film Editing 1
Packaging Design
Digital Illustration & Painting
Creative Writing
Branding & Identity Design
Experience Design (from UX)
Modules – Year 2
Art Direction
Digital Marketing & Communication
AI for Creatives
Strategy for Creatives
Motion Graphics and Digital Animation
Design Research
Photography
Creative Project
Storytelling for Visual Media
Portfolio and Exhibition
Behavioral Economics (W)
At the successful completion of the 3rd year, you will be awarded a BA (Hons) degree by Falmouth University UK, a 120-year-old truly Creative university rated Gold for teaching standards and among the top 50 Creative schools worldwide.
Modules
Journeys
Critical Writing
Destinations 1
Destinations 2
Student Work
Entry requirements
Year 0
Option 01
O’Level or any equivalent qualification
Option 02
One year of full-time work experience in any job
Option 03
Special conditional entry.
Speak to the Admissions Team for further information
Year 1 & 2
Option 01
2 passes in A’Level (any subject) or equivalent
Option 02
Any recognized Diploma or a Level 3 qualification
Option 03
O’Level with full-time work experience
Year 3
Students who have studied a graphic design related Advanced Diploma/ Higher National Diploma or a 240 credits equivalent graphic design qualification may apply for this course.
Even Graphic Design professionals with numerous years of industry experience are encouraged to apply. A portfolio submission will be important.
Earn a globally recognized degree from a top-ranked University
Ranked UK’s No. 1 Arts University (2023), Falmouth University has been the hub of Creative thinking and design innovation for more than 120 years with a portfolio of art, design, and fashion to gaming, music, and film at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Broaden your International credentials with Pearson BTEC
Globally recognized, Pearson BTEC (Level 5) Qualifications provide a pathway for advancing in your chosen specialization, paving the way for a global career. Pearson BTEC Higher National Diplomas allow students to advance to the final year for the top degree.
Get in touch
Speak to a course advisor to get more information and assistance about the career and course you wish to learn.
