BEd (Communication Design)

This degree trains future teachers of communication design, combining hands-on design skills with classroom teaching methods. It suits students who are creative and want to help others learn how to communicate visually.

What studying communication design education involves

Programmes of this kind usually cover the principles of visual communication, graphic design, digital media, and typography, alongside education theory and teaching practice. You learn how to plan lessons, assess student work, and adapt design topics for the school classroom. You also build your own portfolio, because as a teacher of this subject you need to be a working designer as well.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry into this programme is competitive. You will need WASSCE passes in your core subjects and likely relevant electives, and your aggregate will determine if you qualify. Check the university's official admission requirements to see whether your grades are high enough, and consider how your application can stand out in a competitive pool.

Where it can take you

Most graduates become communication design or visual arts teachers in senior high schools, TVET institutions, and colleges. Others use the design training to work as instructional designers, curriculum developers, or educational resource creators. Some also go into the broader creative industry as graphic designers, giving you options both inside and outside the classroom.