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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

BSUndergraduateArt & Design

About This Programme

A studio degree in visual communication — typography, branding, editorial, packaging and digital design — building a professional portfolio. Prepares graduates for careers in graphic design, branding, UX and creative direction.

Course Highlights

  • Six-studio design sequence (GRD 201–406)
  • Two-course typography spine plus a dedicated Arabic Type Design course
  • Covers illustration, photography, and environment/experience/interaction design
  • Required internship in graphic design

What You'll Study

A studio-based program: six design studios build typographic, illustration and interaction skills, including a distinctive Arabic type-design course, with a required internship (GRD 397).

First Year — Design Foundations (30 credits)

  • DES 111 Descriptive Drawing I3 credits
  • DES 121 Introduction to Architecture, Art and Design History3 credits
  • DES 131 Design Foundations I3 credits
  • MTH 100 Fundamentals of Logic and Geometry (or higher GER-MTH)3 credits
  • WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
  • DES 112 Descriptive Drawing II3 credits
  • DES 122 Modern Developments in Architecture, Art and Design3 credits
  • DES 132 Design Foundations II3 credits
  • WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
  • GER-Core History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits

Second Year (30 credits)

  • GRD 201 Design Studio I3 credits
  • GRD 213 Illustration Drawing3 credits
  • GRD 231 Typography I: Normative Typographic Principles3 credits
  • DES 231 History of Design3 credits
  • ENG 203 / ENG 204 Writing about Literature or Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
  • GRD 202 Design Studio II3 credits
  • GRD 221 Photography Basics3 credits
  • GRD 331 Typography II: Complex Typographic Systems3 credits
  • DES 232 Research Methodologies for Design3 credits
  • GER-STA Statistics3 credits

Third Year (36 credits)

  • GRD 301 Design Studio III3 credits
  • GRD 328 Arabic Type Design3 credits
  • GRD 361 The Design Profession3 credits
  • DES 360 Critical Discourse in Design3 credits
  • GRD 302 Design Studio IV3 credits
  • GRD 342 Environment, Experience and Interaction Design3 credits
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
  • GER-Core Culture in a Critical Perspective; GER-COM Communication6 credits
  • Major Electives9 credits
  • GRD 397 Internship in Graphic Design (summer)0 credits

Fourth Year (30 credits)

  • GRD 401 Design Studio V6 credits
  • GRD 406 Design Studio VI6 credits
  • GER-Core Human Interaction and Behavior; Arts and Literature6 credits
  • GER-Core General Education requirement3 credits
  • GER-SCI Natural Sciences6 credits
  • Free Electives3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.

Careers

Graduates work as graphic, brand, editorial and UI/interaction designers, illustrators and art directors, including bilingual Arabic/Latin type work.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA-licensed program (CAAD, Department of Art and Design)

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

85%+ secondary-school average (best years), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; math completed in the final 3 years at grade B or equivalent

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Art & Design

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Graphic design degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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