Graphic Design and Illustration Extended Diploma
at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college
What the college says
Graphic designers are creative thinkers who use illustrative, visual and multi-media techniques to create brands, communication and messages for entertainment, advertising, promotion or publicity purposes. If you are interested in logo designs, illustration, branding/packaging, digital designs or advertising campaigns, this could be the course for you. As you progress through the course you will build the skills and knowledge for a career in the visual communications industry.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent including maths or English and an art related subject.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Wigan Campus
Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wigan
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