The American College of Greece
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design
Athens, Greece
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 6,800 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for US/Canadian students | see Program Tuition Fees for per-credit fee for Greek students
Key Summary
About: The BA (Hons) in Graphic Design at The American College of Greece in Athens, Greece blends liberal education with design theory, methodology and studio practice. The curriculum adapts to digital and immersive technologies and builds creativity, critical and conceptual thinking to prepare you for professional practice. The college holds NECHE accreditation and Open University validation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in advertising agencies, design studios, in‑house teams, tech companies, innovation labs and interdisciplinary agencies, focusing on visual communication, UX/UI, interaction design, data visualization, human‑computer interaction and immersive media. They can pursue postgraduate study in design, UX or design thinking.
The BA (Hons) in Graphic Design features a future-proof curriculum characterized by its adaptability to emerging (digital and immersive) technologies, a strong foundation in design principles, theory, and methodology, and an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning through the Liberal Education model. The mission of the program is to expose students to a comprehensive, rigorous curriculum that integrates theory, the creative process, and new technologies.
By fostering creativity, critical and conceptual thinking, and communication skills, the program enables students to become successful, versatile practitioners in a global environment or pursue further academic studies in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, UX/UI Design, or adjacent fields. Focused on building both practical and theoretical toolsets, the curriculum prepares graduates to engage in diverse design areas such as print and advertising media, or digital applications and immersive environments. Graduates are well-positioned for employability in various sectors of the industry, including design studios, advertising agencies, in-house design teams, or marketing, media, and entertainment across numerous businesses, ensuring they are ready to address global challenges and drive innovation in an evolving industry.
The Bachelor’s degree program is awarded with a total of 121 US credits. It consists of the Liberal Education curriculum (43 US credits), including courses in the Fine Arts, the Humanities, and the Social and Behavioral Sciences or related disciplines; and the Graphic Design concentration (72 US credits), which includes such topics as Design Methodology, Graphic Design, Typography, Branding and Packaging, Illustration, Visual Literacy, Designing for the Web, Digital Tools for Graphic Design and Production, History of Graphic Design, Contemporary Design Issues, etc. The Graphic Design program also has 6 US credits in general electives.
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Graphic design graduates are poised for impactful roles in shaping future communication landscapes. They can explore careers in advertising agencies, design studios, tech companies, innovation labs, and interdisciplinary agencies, specializing in areas such as visual communication design, UX/UI design, interaction design, or design strategy. Beyond traditional roles, they can lead initiatives in sustainable design, digital transformation, and inclusive design, addressing global challenges and driving positive social impact. Opportunities for further academic studies empower graduates to delve deeper into emerging fields like UX/UI digital design in the MDes program at Deree, design thinking, data visualization, or human-computer interaction, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and change in the dynamic world of design.