Norwich University of the Arts
Design for Publishing (including Year 0) BA (Hons)
Norwich University of the Arts

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Design for Publishing (including Year 0) BA (Hons) at Norwich University of the Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
30 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Design Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £19000 £23000
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £14000 - £23500 £16500 - £30000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22025 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £25071 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974

Course Description

OVERVIEW

Design for Publishing at Norwich University of the Arts is a genuinely unique and specialist graphic design course in which you will develop an expertise for typography, page design and layout, super/spatial graphics, image creation and art-direction, as applied to all manner of printed and digital applications such as books, magazines, newspapers, journals, websites, etc.

There are almost no courses in the UK that offer such a clear focus in this area, which is why this course has a great reputation for producing uniquely trained graphic designers who can work in the publishing sector, and beyond it.

  • YEAR 0

This course includes a Year 0, which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression.

  • KEY FEATURES
  • Share your first year with other graphics students, and continue to work alongside each other, allowing for a unique cross fertilisation of knowledge, skills and experience
  • Develop skills in typography, printing, layout and page design, photography, design research, idea generation, visual narrative and story telling
  • Learn about colour and ink, special print finishes, paper stocks, formats, binding methods, as well as design for screen applications
  • Become adept at understanding and deciphering a brief, researching and generating ideas, problem-solving, developing the most successful concept, and executing and presenting the final work
  • Create, source or commission image and text content
  • Become familiar with researching a topic and searching for interesting and relevant insights with an eye foremost on content (both text and image based)
  • Assess the qualities and merits of the ideas you have, allowing you to select and refine the best one
  • Your timetable will be punctuated by regular industry talks from some of the highest profile designers, studios and agencies, anywhere in the world
  • Participate in workshops and classes run by external professionals, undertake project briefs initiated and taught by designers from industry, and enter national and international design competitions judged by the design industry
  • Engage with industry through portfolio reviews and surgeries, talks from practising alumni focused on portfolio development and employability, interview practice and graduate portfolio showcase events
  • YOUR FUTURE

Employability and careers are a constant theme through all the units on each year of the course. The most important of all these is the creation and on-going development of your portfolio. The course will provide teaching on how to prepare a portfolio in both digital, social and physical formats, backed-up by exemplars and supported by visiting professionals.

You will be asked to consider the design industry in terms of the sectors you wish to work in, and the potential roles that are available to you. You will have the opportunity to create a range of employment focused tools including a CV, email/covering letter and a career overview and strategy.

Students from Design for Publishing have been incredibly successful, receiving multiple awards from D&AD New Blood, the YCN Awards, the International Society of Typographic Designers, Penguin Student Awards and the Society of Publication Designers.

Competition success is another way in which students gain direct access to the design industry, and many students have secured graduate placement and full-time employment as a direct result of entering and winning design competitions.

  • OUR STUDENTS’ WORK

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Design for Publishing (including Year 0) BA (Hons) at Norwich University of the Arts

45% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Protective service occupations
10% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a portfolio of work which may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at www.nua.ac.uk/assessment/

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Design for Publishing (including Year 0), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Design for Publishing (including Year 0) BA (Hons)

EU £18000 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
International £18000 year 1

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:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Norwich University of the Arts in top UK and global rankings.

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About Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) has maintained its strong reputation in Arts, Design and Media education since its establishment in 1845. NUA is located in Norwich, one of Britain’s greenest, safest cities which incidentally, and perhaps not coincidentally, also has a thriving Art and Music Scene. Norwich has been named one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times for numerous years consecutively, due to its energetic and young population, colourful outdoor markets, and reasonable cost of living compared to many parts of the UK.

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Student composition of Norwich University of the Arts

undergraduates:
2535
postgraduates:
90
Total:
2625
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