Graphic Design HND
West Herts College
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Graphic Design HND and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at West Herts College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses 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
This course is designed for those focused on developing their professional skills & portfolio to an industry ready standard. The HND in Graphic Design is an internationally-recognised qualification, with a focus on the practical skills required to launch your Graphic Design career.
You will study a range of project based modules, that develop skills in typography, digital output, info graphics, packaging, motion graphics and editorial design. Students will be further prepared by core skills development in visual communication, responding to professional briefs & contextual studies.
In Year 1 you will study a range of units from the following.
Core units include:
- Professional Development
- Contextual Studies
- Individual Project (Pearson-set)
- Techniques & Processes
Specialist units include:
- Typography
- Graphic Design Practices
Optional units include:
- Packaging Design
- Communications in Art & Design
Year 2 will see you refine your skills on the following modules.
Core units include:
- Professional Practice
- Applied Practice Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
Specialist units include:
- Advanced Graphic Design Studies
Optional units include:
- Branding & Identity
- Conceptual Practice
- Creative Industries Placement
On completing the course you will have produced a professional portfolio, developed an online/social presence and exhibited your 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.
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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 West Herts College
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
You will need 48 UCAS points from an appropriate Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC Level 3 qualification, an A-Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject, or other related Level 3 qualifications. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at D/3 in maths and English language (or equivalent).
Qualification requirements
Costs
Tuition Fees Graphic Design HND
| EU | £6000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £6000 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | 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:
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)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
8950
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FAQ about Graphic Design HND West Herts College
- Tuition fees for this programme are 6000 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.
- Teaching Professionals (20%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Finance Professionals (10%)
- Graphic Design HND is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at West Herts 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.