Design Education That Works.

Design Education That Works.

Celebrating 30 Years! 

What do we offer?

Our Courses

Graphic Design

For Beginners

You'll learn to think and work like a graphic designer, not just use the software. You'll graduate with an industry-relevant portfolio and the best possible chance of employment.

Full-time or Part-time

Next Course Starts: September 2026

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Motion

For Designers

Built for Designers. Elevate your existing portfolio with in-demand motion skills. Graduate with a moving case study, After Effects skills and the confidence to push your creative career further.

Part-time

Next Course Starts: September 2026

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The Shillington Effect

Shillington graduates are the most employable designers in the industry.

Employers don’t just hire for skill. They hire for creative thinking, confidence and the ability to explain decisions. That’s why Shillington graduates stand out.

82%

of graduates working in design, the arts or creative industries within a year*

12k+

graduates worldwide across studios, agencies, brands and in-house teams

30

years of teaching design and evolving with the industry

*Based on LinkedIn data from a sample survey of 5,000 graduates.

Graduate Stories

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Manon Prost

Was: Digital Project Manager

Now: Founder & Design at Prost Studio

Rob Campbell

Was: Investment Consultant

Now: Senior Designer at Among Equals

Joseph Lebus

Was: Photographer

Now: Director & Head of London at Porto Rocha

Sam Riddick

Was: University student

Now: Designer at Olgivy

Ellie Downer

Was: Design Intern

Now: Designer at J2

Chloe Delhumeau

Was: Community Manager

Now: Mid-Weight Designer at McCann

Pascal DuBois

Was: Senior Digital Content Officer

Now: Senior Designer at Expedia Group

Karissa Chan

Was: Public Relations Intern

Now: Junior Designer and Production Artist at Geared Advertising

New Graduates

These designers have just graduated Shillington and are stepping into the next stage of their creative careers.

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