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Leeds Arts University

Leeds , England ,United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Visual Communication

This course provides a multidisciplinary environment that focusses on design methods. This practical course is ideal for students who want to explore a breadth of creative sectors, pursue their own interests, and work directly with industry for real-world results.

Course Facilities
BA (Hons) Visual Communication students are based in a purpose-built studio. Students will have access to a wide range of resources with a drop-in facility so work can be undertaken, provided resource inductions have been completed.

For Visual Communication students this will include 3D resources housed in dedicated workshops providing students with a hands-on experience over five main areas; wood, metal, laser-cutting and plastics, casting, ceramic and glass; print resources which provides excellent facilities for bookmaking and paper-based printmaking using a range of processes; and professional-standard, large-format digital printing and print finishing and a vinyl cutter enabling designs to be cut from many types of vinyl.
Visual Communication students will also be able to borrow a range of photography equipment including digital SLR cameras for still and moving image, lighting, and a range of support equipment, which can be used in our lighting studios or off-site. Computer suites house networks of Apple Mac computers featuring regularly updated, industry-standard software for a wide range of creative applications that support all our courses and a purpose-built specialist library which includes including special collections of artists’ books, photobooks and illustrated books as well as the University archive. Self service facilities are available throughout, supported by a dedicated and experienced team of library staff.

Note - Duration Option (4 years with placement year W212)
The placement year is subject to approval.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

When you leave Leeds Arts University you will be stepping out into the fast-growing and exciting world of the creative industries. You’ll have discovered who you are, developed your talent, built your confidence and learned new skills.

At Leeds Arts University you’ll have opportunities to mix with the creative industries, network with potential employers, and gain essential business skills. We’ll help you to develop a wide range of employability and enterprise skills, including advice
on building an impressive CV. You’ll explore skills that are crucial whether you’re looking for a job or want to work for yourself. This will help to ensure that you develop the skills and experience needed to gain a real competitive advantage after you leave us. You will also have access to a careers guidance specialist who supports higher education students in their career progression or postgraduate study.


Visiting Professionals
Within your course, leading talented professionals from the creative industries are invited to share their experiences with you and to offer career advice. They help spark ideas for your work and provide that ‘real-life’ perspective on planning your
future.


Join Creative Networks
Creative Networks is our own professional events programme. It’s a great chance to mix with people from industry, and to hear high-profile speakers entertain their audiences as they recount their career journeys and provide insights into the latest industry developments. Past speakers include fashion designers Patrick Grant, Jeff Banks and Giles Deacon, designer Jimmy Choo, comedian Adam Buxton, music blogger Jamal Edwards, creative director Eric Kessels, Red or Dead co-founder Wayne Hemingway, filmmakers Clio Barnard and Elaine Constantine, fantasy author Ian Livingstone CBE, comic artist Mike Mignola, artists Bob and Roberta Smith, David Shrigley and Jake Chapman, illustrator for Pixar Victoria Ying and Director of Tate Modern Frances Morris.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

FOR INDIA
At enrolment you should normally have achieved:

  • Successful completion of the Standard XII (awarded by a recognised Board of Higher Secondary Education) with 70%  OR
  • Successful completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a minimum of 26 points or the equivalent of 104-120 UCAS tariff points. We will also tariff point individual subject courses for students who are not enrolled in the full IB Diploma Programme
  • A/levels - 104-120 UCAS tariff points

English Language:

  • Standard XII with a minimum score of 65% in English completed in the past 5 years. We do not accept Standard XII English or Higher Secondary English (HSC) from the state of Punjab. OR
  • Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.5. 

You will also need:

  • Examples of work or audition
  • One reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor or counsellor

Applicants for BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance 

For BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance you will also need a level of performing ability equivalent to ABRSM/Rockschool/Trinity Grade 8, and music theory understanding to Grade 5 level. Performing ability and theoretical understanding will be assessed through a practical performance. 

FOR BANGLADESH
At enrolment you should normally have achieved:

  • Successful completion of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with at least 90% average OR
  • 2-year degree with minimum 50% OR
  • Polytechnic diploma with minimum 60% OR
  • Successful completion of the IB Diploma Programme with a minimum of 26 points or the equivalent of 104-120 UCAS tariff points. We will also tariff point individual subject courses for students who are not enrolled in the full IB Diploma Programme
  • A/levels - 104-120 UCAS tariff points

English Language:

  • Evidence of your English Language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.5. 

You will also need:

  • Examples of work or audition
  • One reference to support your application from an academic teacher, tutor or counsellor

Applicants for BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance 

For BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance you will also need a level of performing ability equivalent to ABRSM/Rockschool/Trinity Grade 8, and music theory understanding to Grade 5 level.

 

 

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  • Course Code: W211
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 03 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 52500 GBP
    Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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