Graphic Design and eMedia FdA
Leicester College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Graphic Design and eMedia FdA and other courses in CAH25 at Leicester College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Get creative and advance your graphic design and media knowledge this foundation course delivered in partnership with DMU. Our course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to begin your professional portfolio. Through both traditional and modern techniques, you'll be able to showcase your varied skills set to potential employers.
Awarded by De Montfort University, the Foundation Degree in Graphic Design and eMedia is designed to equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and creative understanding required to succeed within the graphic design and emerging media sectors of the 21st century. As a student on a De Montfort University validated course you can experience all the benefits of student life at university. Our partnership agreement with DMU enables our students to access its facilities whilst studying on this Leicester College undergraduate course, whilst at the same time receiving a high level of one to one and small group teaching and benefitting from having a personal tutor, who can provide support and guidance through tutorials. Creative Arts students can also benefit from having access to an extensive range of facilities within the area and opportunities to collaborate with other students across a range of creative arts pathways, further developing your employability and industry related skills.
Throughout the two years of the course, both traditional graphic design techniques as well as new and emerging technologies are taught, allowing you to successfully complete briefs in order to build a portfolio that showcases your ability and potential to gain employment in a variety of diverse and creative fields. You can also progress to a full BA (Hons) in Graphic Design with a further year's study. You will graduate with a high level of creative and professional skills, thanks to a curriculum that places its emphasis on your capacity for creative and independent thought. Many previous students have successfully gained employment in both the graphic design and online media sectors.
A formal progression route exists onto its third and final top up year of the BA (Hons) degree in graphic design at De Montfort University. Alternatively Leicester College offer the BA (Hons) in Professional Studies (Creative Industries) which can be achieved with just one more year's study. Previous graduates have successfully secured employment in the creative industry sector. Employment in the form of freelance work is also possible and encouraged as part of the programme.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Graphic Design and eMedia FdA at Leicester College
25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
15% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Standard entry is 32 UCAS points consisting of at least 1 full Level 3 qualification in a related subject. You are also expected hold GCSE English grade C or equivalent. AS Levels are only counted towards your UCAS tariff in combination with a Full Level 3 qualification. We welcome applicants who do not match standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate ability to study this subject at university level and can evidence relevant experience.
Qualification requirements
A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for non-English speakers
Costs
Tuition Fees Graphic Design and eMedia FdA
England UK | £6165 | year 1 |
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Scotland | £6165 | year 1 |
Wales | £6165 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6165 | year 1 |
EU | £10700 | year 1 |
International | £10700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students benefit from accessing a computer and relevant software packages appropriate for the course outside of taught lessons. This includes Adobe Creative Suite which can be purchased with a student discount from Adobe. There may be relevant trips/visits which will contribute to student learning. This may have an additional cost of approximately £50 per year. If you have to complete a work placement involving working with children or vulnerable adults, you may need to apply for a DBS check at a cost of £40.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Leicester College
Leicester College is an institution that dedicates itself to providing further education to their more than 26,000 student body, and has its main campus in Leicester, England. The college operates from four main campuses, which include Abbey Park Campus and Engineering Technology Centre, Freemen’s Park Campus, St. Margaret’s Campus, and City Skills Centre.
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Total number of students enrolled at Leicester College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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