Design Education That Works.

Design Education That Works.

Celebrating 30 Years! 

For Beginners

Graphic Design

You'll learn to think and work like a graphic designer, not just use the software. Graduate with the best possible chance of employment.

Full-time or Part-time

Next Course Starts: September 2026

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For Designers

Motion

Elevate your portfolio with in-demand motion skills. Graduate with a moving case study.

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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Linda Gao

Was: Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Now: Art Director at Warner Bros. Discovery

Joseph Lebus

Was: Photographer

Now: Director & Head of London at Porto Rocha

Chloe Delhumeau

Was: Community Manager

Now: Mid-Weight Designer at McCann

Pascal DuBois

Was: Senior Digital Content Officer

Now: Senior Designer at Expedia Group

New Graduates

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

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