Bachelor in Curriculum Foundation

Tuition fees are 17,800 GBP per year.

Graduates from this programme step into diverse roles within the creative industries, from brand consultants and editorial designers to digital experience architects. By focusing on the intersection of graphic design and typography, this course prepares students to influence how audiences interact with brands, publications, and digital environments. Whether you aim to lead branding identity projects, master the craft of complex editorial publishing, or design immersive digital experiences, the curriculum is structured to build your professional portfolio from the ground up.

This degree is uniquely tailored for students who want to bridge the gap between initial design concepts and professional output. The structure allows you to transition from foundational principles in Year 0 to highly specialized, self-directed work in your final year. You will develop a deep understanding of visual communication through a blend of 80% practical design application and 20% critical analysis, ensuring that your creative work is backed by strategic insight.

Specialized Award Pathways

As you progress, you have the opportunity to focus your degree through three distinct award options:

• Branding and Identity: Master the creation of cohesive identity systems across packaging, social media, and experiential touchpoints.
• Editorial and Publishing: Develop expertise in layout design, narrative sequence, and the technical intricacies of physical and digital publication.
• Digital and Experience: Explore the future of design through screen-based platforms, including VR/AR, mobile apps, and interactive brand experiences.

University of Plymouth, situated on England’s southwest coast, is a modern, student-centred university with around 18,000 students and a welcoming international community. The campus blends contemporary facilities with strong industry links, particularly in marine science, health, engineering and business. Plymouth emphasises practical learning and employability, offering placements, internships and project-based modules that connect students directly with employers and local partners.

International students find Plymouth attractive for its supportive campus services, range of student societies and manageable city scale that balances urban amenities with coastal lifestyle. The university provides pre‑arrival guidance, English language support and dedicated international student teams to ease transition and help with accommodation, visas and wellbeing. Teaching approaches combine lectures, labs and applied projects, while research-active staff bring real-world problems into the classroom.

Graduates from Plymouth benefit from strong regional and national employer engagement, which can lead to placements, graduate roles and entrepreneurial support through incubators and career services. The city’s quality of life, lower cost compared with larger UK cities and emphasis on hands-on learning make Plymouth a practical choice for students seeking a balanced academic experience and strong prospects for work or further study after graduation.