Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Graphic Design (Top-up)
(Awarded By Canterbury Christ Church University)
School of Arts, Science & Technology
Awarding Institution
Course Objective
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design course at our campus provides students with an immersive learning experience that aims to develop their skills and creativity as graphic designers. Throughout the program, students receive extensive training on the use of graphic design software, as well as hands-on experience with various design tools. Moreover, the program’s emphasis on interpersonal and transferable skills ensures that graduates are well-equipped to thrive in a highly competitive and rapidly changing creative industry. By the end of the program, students leave with a professional portfolio that not only reflects their interests but also showcases their mastery of the subject matter and their preparedness for professional success.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
Specialist Expertise for the Creative Industries
Enable students to develop a range of specialist expertise needed for graphic design and the creative industries.
Transferable Skills for Enterprise and Employability
Enable students to build transferable skills for sustainable enterprise and employability within the creative industries.
Integrated Theory and Practice in Creative Development
Enable students to dene and develop their creative practice and contextual awareness through a curriculum that integrates theory and practice.
Collaborative and Sustainable Design for the Future
To give students the skills to work in an inclusive, dynamic, and collaborative manner, defining new ways of working and generating sustainable design to succeed in an unpredictable future.
DELIVERY ASSESSMENTS & AWARDS
Students have access to local qualified lecturers and academic resources provided by Nanyang Institute of Management.
Learning takes place through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, and presentations. Resources and materials provided for students include lecture notes and reading references for books, publications, articles, and websites.
May include individual report, reflective assignment/log, presentation, individual assignment, group presentation, group discussion, portfolio, class test, examination, case study, and/or group project.
Upon passing all modules, a student will be awarded the Canterbury Christ Church University Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Graphic Design (Top-up).
POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Art Director
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Designer
- Competition and Pitch: Mastering Design Challenges and Presentations
- Creative Career: Networking, Personal Branding and Job Hunting Strategies
- Design for Good: Solving Social and Environmental Problems Through Design
- Individual Study/Dissertation: Self Directed Research [Graphic Design]
- Final Major Project [Graphic Design]
- Duration: 12 months (Full-time)
- Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1 : 50
- Applicants should be at least 19 years of age at the time of application.
- Applicants should posess IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 or at least a C6 in English at ‘O’ Levels’.
- NIM Advanced Diploma in Art and Design, or for year 3 entry, 3-year Higher Diploma (Da Zhuan) or successful completion of the first three years of a recognised degree programme with a minimum average grade of 70% in a similar field.
- The validity period of fees: With effect from 09 July 2025.
- All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars.
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