Art and Design ( Graphic Design) (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)

UK Requirements

32 UCAS points at A level (must include Art or Art related subject) together with 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include Art, Maths and English (Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy will also be accepted); OR Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, Level 3 Art and Design Foundation Diploma or equivalent Level 3 qualification.Entry is subject to a successful interview, where you will be asked to bring along a portfolio of your existing work. We also welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually based on experience rather than qualifications.

ROI Requirements

32 UCAS points and 4 OLCs subjects at Leaving Cert (Grade 04 or above) which must include Art, English and Maths. Entry is subject to a successful interview, where you will be asked to bring along a portfolio of your existing work. We also welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually based on experience rather than qualifications.

Further Study

Students completing their BTEC Higher Nationals will be aiming to progress to a HND L5 in Graphic Design or into year 2 at University level (This will depend on performance at interview stage) or into employment within the Graphic Design Industries

Career Prospects

Graphic Design Agencies, Illustration, Teaching or self-employed Graphic Designer