About this course
Manchester Metropolitan University offers BA (Hons) International Graphic Design (Top Up) as a 1-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Graphic and Design Studies. Based in Manchester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £20,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 79. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 1 (October), 2026 and Semester (September), 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
For entry to the Top Up year, we require the submission of a portfolio of creative work and 240 credits earned through recent (up to 2 years) completion of a Foundation Degree, Advanced Diploma, HND (merit or above), the first two years of a Degree or equivalent. In cases where applicants are returning from industry and do not meet the standard admissions criteria, an assessment of their recent relevant professional experience will be made to establish their suitability for entry to the course. This will be undertaken on a case by case basis and supported by the Admissions Tutor. International students will be required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (October), 2026
- ▸Semester (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
