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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W212
Design Practice (Top-up)
Newcastle College University CentreNewcastle upon Tyne, England
1 yearDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Design Practice (Top-up) at Newcastle College University Centre. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you are looking for a degree where you can design your own future, this is the course for you. During the degree you will develop your own unique professional practice, pursuing an individual pathway into the industry. Learning from industry-experienced tutors, you will research and design your own project brief, linked closely to your career aspirations and the needs of the industry. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Design Research and Conceptual Development
Professional Practice and Industry Engagement
Digital Design Technologies and Software Application
Contemporary Design Practice and Trends
Client-Focused Project Development
Portfolio Development and Career Planning
Specialist Materials and Production Techniques
Independent Design Project
UCAS Code:W212
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,000
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £14,000 | £17,000 | £20,500 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
95%Working
5%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
98%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
89%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Newcastle College University Centre
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