Become a Professional Graphic Designer in 3 Simple Steps – Without A-Levels

Aug 19, 2021

How you can become a professional graphic designer without any A-Levels today!

Have you always dreamed of being a graphic designer but find the route to university confusing? The great news is that you don’t need A-levels to make it happen! Find out how our Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma courses are helping people like you to achieve their goals.


What is an Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma?



An online Level 3 Foundation Diploma course offers you the building blocks you need to prepare for university study. It was designed to ensure that each candidate has the subject knowledge as well as the right level of basic skills required for undergraduate study. 


When you finish your online Level 3 Foundation Diploma, you will have earned enough UCAS points to apply to universities across the UK, ensuring that your next step is just around the corner.


How Can I Fit an Online Diploma into My Life?


At the Online College of Art and Design, we understand that modern life is full of time pressures and constraints, making traditional study difficult to achieve. However, our courses have been designed to offer the simplest access, meaning that you can fit it around your life without missing out on essential learning and support.


All your learning will be completed online, with access to tutorials, lessons and more at the click of a button. You just need to follow your tutor’s guidance and complete all the work by the deadlines given and you can be confident that you will get what you need to apply to university and become a graphic designer.


The Three Simple Steps You Can Take


If you are keen to enrol and want to understand how your path to graphic design will work then all you need to do is follow these 3 simple steps:


  1. Enrol on the Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma at the Online College of Art & Design.
  2. Complete all the work set in less than 12 months before signing up for your dream university course
  3. When your university course is nearing an end, apply for the graphic design job you’ve worked hard to get


Achieving your goals is simple when you trust the OCAD – sign up today and look forward to studying something that makes you feel fulfilled and then look forward to a career that offers the same promise!


Make Your Graphic Design Dreams Come True


We’ve been supporting students since 2002 and have a wide range of course options for you to choose from, including our Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma. Our team is made up of educational experts and we provide excellent levels of support so that you can show off your true potential. 


If you want to achieve your dream of being a graphic designer then now is the time to enrol on your Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma. Designed to fit in with your life and your needs, you’ll never look back – sign up today and open the door to your future.


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