Diploma in Graphic Design At UEW

Graphic design is a craft where professionals create visual content to communicate messages. By applying visual hierarchy and page layout techniques, designers use typography and pictures to meet users’ specific needs and focus on the logic of displaying elements in interactive designs, to optimize the user experience.

  1. Post Diploma Programmes

Applicant must possess:

  • Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant field of study from  a recognised Institution.  OR
  • Diploma in Basic Education or its equivalent.

(Admission to Post-Diploma progranmes would be offered based on the applicant’s qualification/certificate. Successful applicants would be admitted to Level 300)

  1. Diploma Programmes

 (a) Two-Year Diploma Programmes

DIRECT APPLICANTS

i. WASSCE: Passes (A1-D7) in three (3) Core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, plus Credit Passes (A1-C6) in three (3) relevant Elective subjects.  OR

ii. SSSCE: Passes (A-D) in three (3) Core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, and Passes (A-D) in three (3) relevant Elective subjects. OR

iii. A Distinction or Credit in an accredited Certificate programme. OR

iv.  SC/GCE: Five (5) Credit Passes at GCE “O” Level including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.

Applicants with GCE results that are more than five (5) years old should apply as Mature Applicants.

Baccalaureate and other Foreign Qualifications

Applicants will be considered on recommendation and establishment of equivalence by the National Accreditation Board. Otherwise, candidates may apply as Mature Applicants.

MATURE APPLICANTS

i.  Must be at least, 25 years

ii   Should have a minimum of  SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate/GCE Certificate /DBS or RSA Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.

iii. Must pass the UEW Entrance Examination.

(b)  One-Year Diploma in Education Programme

i.  A Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma or Advanced Craft Certificate obtained from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

ii. Persons with higher qualifications may apply.

3.  Certificate Programmes

i.  At least a credit in Core English in SSSCE/WASSCE.

ii. Candidates with higher qualifications may apply.