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Undergraduate Design degrees

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Become the future generation of the design industries

The UK design industry is one of the most established in the world, employing around 1.69m individuals across the country. With 9 different design courses to explore, at London College of Communication (LCC), we recognise the breadth of opportunities that exist across this diverse and dynamic industry. From degrees in graphic, interaction and user experience design, to illustration, design management and art direction, a design degree at LCC will help turn your passion into a successful career. With expert guidance and support from our highly experienced course teams, access to industry-standard facilities, and opportunities to collaborate with industry, you’ll develop the perfect combination of both practical and theoretical skills to tackle real-life design challenges with confidence.

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    HWE, Pharez Aouad, BA (Hons) Graphic Media Design.

    BA (Hons) Design for Climate Justice  

    Develop and position your skills and understanding of visual communication design while learning how it can be used as a mechanism for addressing environmental and social challenges.

  • Seed machine attached to a tree in a garden
    The Green Pavement by Fianda van Kuler
    , London College of Communication, UAL

    BA (Hons) Service Design  

    Consider systems, actions and infrastructures within the context of an emerging practice. You’ll use interdisciplinary approaches and core design principles to understand the effect of design on individuals, communities and society.

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    Wellbeing Hub, Gabriela Dittrichova, degree shows 2019. Image © Lewis Bush

    BA (Hons) Design Management  

    This degree offers a creative and experiential approach to the study of design, problem-solving, business and leadership, global cultures, innovation and sustainability.

  • Computer-generated image showing a triangular sculpture in space.
    Georgia Duna, BA (Hons) Design for Art Direction, London College of Communication, UAL.

    BA (Hons) Design for Art Direction  

    This degree explores the practical, conceptual and managerial skills relating to design, art direction and creative direction.

  • A hand covered in blue paint, against a blue background.
    Lauren Berger, Liam Harris Williams, BA (Hons) Graphic Branding and Identity, London College of Communication, UAL.

    BA (Hons) Graphic Branding and Identity  

    Explore branding across a wide range of 2D, 3D or 4D graphic design contexts such as print, packaging, motion, interaction and experience design.


  • BA (Hons) Interaction Design Arts  

    On this practice-led, dynamic and exploratory course examine the relationship between people and experiences through experimental technologies and processes.

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    Vishal Mayo, 2020. BA (Hons) Information and Interface Design, UAL.

    BA (Hons) User Experience Design  

    Become skilled in numerous practical and creative design methods that enable you to create informed and experimental user experiences.

  • Student work: Playful design of a long sheet of paper coming out from a laptop screen.
    Danny Rhmo. BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design, London College of Communication, UAL.

    BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design  

    Starting with core graphic and visual design skills, the course expands to cover a huge range of experimental processes, platforms and technologies meaning that graduates build a strong portfolio demonstrating rigorous design skills and innovative practice.

  • Comic looking illustration showing heart beat on a screen
    Ashleigh Hewitt, 2020. BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media, UAL.

    BA (Hons) Illustration and Visual Media  

    On this interdisciplinary degree, you’ll challenge and interrogate the potential of contemporary image-making within the creative industries.

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    Certificate in Higher Education: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen, London College of Communication, UAL.

    Certificate of Higher Education: Preparation for Design, Media and Screen  

    Not quite ready for an undergraduate degree? This pre-degree course will allow you to develop your creative, academic and professional potential in design, media and screen. Successful completion of this one year course will guarantee the offer of a place on an undergraduate course at London College of Communication.