Where you can study it (campus locations)

• The BA (Hons) Graphic Design is offered by BSBI and delivered from BSBI’s creative campus facilities (BSBI promotes the programme with strong activity at its Hamburg campus and lists creative courses across campuses). BSBI operates multiple campuses (Berlin, Hamburg, Barcelona, Paris, Madrid) — check which campus is running the Graphic Design intake you want, because campus availability can change each year.

 

Why study this BA (Hons) Graphic Design at BSBI?

• Industry-focused & portfolio driven: The course is taught with a vocational emphasis — studio projects, industry briefs, software skills and portfolio building for creative careers.

• University partner: Awarding partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA) (a well-known UK creative university) — this brings recognised creative pedigree to the degree.

• Small classes & practical teaching: BSBI highlights collaborative studio teaching, workshops led by industry experts and internship/networking opportunities.

 

Programme structure — what you’ll study (subjects & topics)

While exact module names can vary by intake, the BA (Hons) Graphic Design is structured around progressive studio work and typically includes:

• Foundation / Year 1: Visual communication fundamentals, drawing, typography basics, colour theory, design thinking, introduction to design software, creative practice and contextual studies.

• Year 2: Intermediate studio projects, branding, editorial design, digital graphics, UX/UI basics, motion graphics, research methods, professional practice and group projects.

• Final Year: Major project / personal portfolio, advanced studio practice, critical contextual studies, professional placement options, dissertation or capstone project preparing you for employment or postgraduate study.

 

Disciplines / specialisations within the programme

Students typically develop strengths in areas such as:

• Branding & identity

• Editorial & publication design

• Digital graphics & motion design

• UX / interface basics and interaction design

• Illustration (depending on module choices)

• Print production & professional practice

 

Teaching & assessments

• Teaching style: studio workshops, practical classes, seminars, tutorials, guest lectures and industry projects. Emphasis on hands-on work and portfolio development.

• Assessments: project submissions, practical portfolios, presentations, reflective journals, occasional essays and a final major project/capstone.

 

Career outcomes — where graduates go

• Typical roles: graphic designer, brand designer, digital designer, motion graphics artist, UX/UI junior designer, art director (with experience), design researcher, in-house designer for agencies and companies, or freelance/consultancy routes

• Career support: BSBI advertises career services, industry links and internship opportunities to help students transition into employment. The portfolio you develop during study is a major asset for job hunting.

 

Latest updates & special requirements (important things to check)

• Partnership with UCA: the programme is validated in partnership with UCA — confirm whether any changes to validation/awarding have occurred for your intake year. This affects recognition and credit frameworks.

• Campus delivery may change: BSBI runs multiple campuses and sometimes shifts where specific creative programmes are delivered (for example, Hamburg is highlighted for creative courses). Always confirm which campus will run the intake you plan to join (this affects visas, accommodation and living costs).