Program Details

Graphic Design

Bachelor's Degree
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About the Program

This BA in Graphic Design will provide you with all the knowledge, techniques, and tools you need to become a top-level, creative, problem-solving designer, capable of working in all types of environments and carrying out innovative projects that make a difference.

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain theoretical and practical insights into the graphic industry;
  • Nurture creative skills for original and unique design;
  • Focus on sustainability and responsible design;
  • Master business competencies for graphic project management;
  • Gain practical experience through industry internships.

Profile

As a graphic designer, you must possess a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Creativity

    Generate original ideas and express them through unique projects.
  • Technique

    Master aspects such as editing, composition, typography, printing...
  • Industry knowledge

    Keep up-to-date with trends and market evolution.
  • Resilience

    Adapt to changes in a dynamic and competitive industry.

Career Prospects

Barcelona is an internationally recognized design hub. This has contributed to the development of a vibrant creative industry in which graphic design plays a prominent role.

Career Fields

  • Graphic design,
  • Art direction,
  • Brand identity design,
  • Editorial design,
  • Web and app design,
  • Audiovisual design,
  • Research and teaching, etc.

Diploma & Accreditation

The Bachelor's Degree is equivalent to a University degree and is accredited by the Agency for Quality in the University System. These studies will allow you to access official master's programs and exams for Public Service.

Required Materials

It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

PC - Minimum Requirements:

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 16 GB of RAM or more
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac - Minimum Requirements:

  • MacBook Air
  • M2
  • 8GB Ram
  • 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)

PC - Recommended Requirements:

  • Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
  • 32 GB of RAM or more
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
  • NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
  • Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).

Mac - Recommended Requirements:

  • MacBook Pro
  • M2
  • 16 GB Ram
  • 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
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Opportunities

Our facilities

Join a community of emerging creatives and experienced mentors on our spectacular 11,000m2 campus. Sustainable architecture meets state-of-the-art facilities in 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. Our inspiring campus is the place to turn creative dreams into career realities.

Connected with the business world

We have a Business Service that will guide and manage your internships, both curriculum-related and extracurricular, so that you can enjoy a unique professional experience with the company that best suits your profile.

Admissions Criteria

To enroll in this program, you must have completed high school or a CFGS (Higher Technical Education) and passed a specific entrance exam.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Individuals over 18 years old without formal qualifications may gain access after passing a maturity test related to high-school objectives.

  • A pass in the university entrance exam for individuals aged 25 and older.

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent.

Academic Dates

The bachelor's degree program has a single start date in the month of September. The enrollment period begins in October of the previous year and ends in July.