Graphic Design HND
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Graphic Design HND at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Creative Arts and Design.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £17726 | £20000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17667 - £24333 | £12239 - £22245 | £14233 - £25952 |
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Course Description
Aimed at those wanting to develop their skills in graphic design after Level 3 study, this course aims to develop students’ knowledge, expand their portfolio and gain employability skills for the sector.
Iconic UK brands such as Virgin, Jaguar Land Rover, O2, Dyson and Diageo depend on brilliant design for their growth and success. The story behind the logos requires skills in corporate identity and branding, digital photography and web design, Typography, illustration, publicity and packing design. The design industry is worth over £3bn to the UK economy and is one of the fastest growing sectors.
Our HND in Graphic Design can help you to build the skills to meet graphic design challenges in both 2D and 3D and put them into practice through national competitions, exhibitions and live industry projects. You are also taught the skills needed to understand how you can apply yourself to the industry as a freelance designer, as well as an in-house designer. You will develop your portfolio and professional practice to an industry standard.
The course contains a range of general and specialist units, both core and optional, each with a clear purpose, so there is something to suit each student’s choice of programme and future progression plans. There is fully revised content that is closely aligned with the needs of employers, professional bodies, vendors and higher education for a skilled future workforce. The opportunity to develop transferable skills useful for work and for higher education, including research skills, the ability to meet deadlines and commutation skills.
Assessments and projects chosen to help students progress to the next stage (this means some are set by the centre to meet local needs, while others are set by Pearson).
Progression
After completing this course, you will have the chance to top-up to the BA (Hons) Creative Practice course, studied at the Hinckley Campus and awarded by Coventry University to complete your full degree.
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Graphic Design HND at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
| 25% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
For further information please contact us on:
0330 058 3000 [email protected]
Costs
Tuition Fees Graphic Design HND
| England UK | £5950 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £5950 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £5950 | year 1 |
| Wales | £5950 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
This course may require you to cover some additional costs that are not included within the tuition fee such as the purchase of recommended reading books, subscriptions, specialist equipment and materials, printing and photocopying costs, course-related stationery, costs associated with travel and accommodation for placements and study trips if applicable.
The specific additional costs will be determined by the design and assessment plan for each programme and are reviewed annually. A more detailed overview of specific additional costs will be outlined in the interview.
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
312W
About North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
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FAQ about Graphic Design HND North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
- Tuition fees for this programme are 5950 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Skilled trades occupations (25%), Caring personal services (15%), Process, plant and machine operatives (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 57. This means that 57% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Graphic Design HND is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Graphic Design students in the UK.