BA Graphic Design
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BA (Hons) Graphic Design is an undergraduate degree focused on visual communication, printmaking, and studio-based creative practice. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Students are based in the Daphne Oram Building for Creative Arts and have access to dedicated print facilities and Mac rooms. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Welcome to the Studio, Graphic Design Tools, The Print Studio, Typography, and Success Modules. In the second year, students build on this knowledge with Working in the Studio, Designing the Campaign, Employability Modules, and Interdisciplinary modules. The final year centres on advanced professional preparation and portfolio building through Leading the Studio, Exploratory Studio, Ready for a Career in Graphics, and Creative Arts and Industries Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Relevant information You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the chosen programme through the presentation of a portfolio of relevant practical work.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 18%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Welcome to the Studio
- Graphic Design Tools
- The Print Studio
- Typography
- Success Modules
- Working in the Studio
- Designing the Campaign
- Employability Modules
- Interdisciplinary modules
- Leading the Studio
- Exploratory Studio
- Ready for a Career in Graphics
- Creative Arts and Industries Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at Canterbury Christ Church University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.