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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: W213

Graphic Communication

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdA Graphic Communication at Newcastle College University Centre is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Explore emerging trends and technologies on this graphic communication degree, which will help you build a solid foundation in graphic design, advertising and web and app design. Learn traditional design values, specialist technical skills and develop your creative excellence by responding to real client briefs with imaginative solutions. In your second year, choose where your passions lie and develop your personal style while creating a specialist portfolio of work. 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 98% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Visual Principles
Digital Design Tools and Software
Graphic Design Practice
Advertising and Campaign Design
Web and App Design
Typography and Imagery
Professional Practice and Client Briefs
Specialist Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W213
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£26,000

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£11,500£16,500£20,000
5 years£16,000£21,000£24,000

UK subject average: £23,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 30% below UK average salary
This course
£16,500
UK average
£23,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£23,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 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

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle College University Centre offers Graphic Communication as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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