Graphic and Digital Design HND
Course Overview - Graphic and Digital Design HND
Let your creativity flow with the Pearson BTEC Graphic and Digital Design HND Level 5. Crafted with the help of industry experts, you will explore how to balance creativity and technical ability with essential knowledge and employability skills, making it ideal for creative individuals with entrepreneurial, employment, or academic aspirations.
Dive deep into the traditional and new technologies in areas of graphic and digital design, and complete a mix of practical, real-world projects and portfolios that embed relevant theory into practice and mirror industry challenges. F...
Let your creativity flow with the Pearson BTEC Graphic and Digital Design HND Level 5. Crafted with the help of industry experts, you will explore how to balance creativity and technical ability with essential knowledge and employability skills, making it ideal for creative individuals with entrepreneurial, employment, or academic aspirations.
Dive deep into the traditional and new technologies in areas of graphic and digital design, and complete a mix of practical, real-world projects and portfolios that embed relevant theory into practice and mirror industry challenges. From concept development through to executing creative projects, our assignments are designed to enhance your learning experience and prepare you for the demands of the workplace. Develop both technical and transferable skills, including critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. Graduate with the confidence to deliver high quality outcomes, lead projects, manage teams, and respond to changes in dynamic creative environments.
During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND.
Throughout this course, you will develop confidence in:
Idea and Concept Development
Design Principles and Strategy
Visual Communication and Typography
Motion Graphics and Animation
Generative AI for Professional Applications
Branding and Identity
Advertising and Campaigns
Packaging Design
User Experience and User Interface Design
Employment and Entrepreneurship
Project Management and Leadership
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2026-09-01
Campus
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
2505
Institution Code
B01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
0
In order to study the Graphic and Digital Design HND Level 5, you will need to have successfully completed: An MMP at Level 3 in a related subject, or Access to Higher Education qualification, or an A Level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS points) in related subjects. GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6. Relevant work experience may be considered if you do not meet the above criteria.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
80
0
In order to study the Graphic and Digital Design HND Level 5, you will need to have successfully completed: An MMP at Level 3 in a related subject, or Access to Higher Education qualification, or an A Level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS points) in related subjects. GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6. Relevant work experience may be considered if you do not meet the above criteria.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,100 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |




























































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