We are a highly ranked and reputable Department of Typography & Graphic Communication. We are proud of our performance in major league tables, including being ranked 6th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2022. We also have 95% Overall Student Satisfaction in Design Studies, 2nd highest Overall Student Satisfaction score in the UK for Design Studies (National Student Survey, 2021). Our strong ranking results reflect excellent student satisfaction, high-quality research, and amazing career prospects.
Undergraduate study
Develop into a well-rounded, "thinking" designer. Our distinctive BA Graphic Communication course combines creativity, academic rigour, and professional practice.
Master's study
Transform your career with our master's courses. Study communication design, creative enterprise or typographic research at postgraduate level.
PhD study
Embark on your doctorate with us. We've supported PhD study in design and typography for over five decades.
Our research
In the last research excellence framework, we were ranked first in the UK for research in our sector (Times Higher Education Institutions ranked by subject, based on its analysis of the last Research Excellence Framework, 2014.
Short courses
Enhance your expertise with academics who are leaders in their fields. We run short courses in typeface design as well as symposia and workshops that illuminate design history.
Collections and archives
Our collections and archives relating to lettering, printing and graphic design are internationally important.
Alumni
Our graduates work across the whole design industry. Many stay in touch with the Department and inspire the next generation of designers.
UK Top 10 for Art and Design
