BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, an undergraduate graphic design degree focused on visual communication, practical studio methods, and contemporary creative practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake an immersive year abroad during their studies. The course begins with foundational studies through the compulsory module Methods, Materials and Possibilities, alongside optional language modules or creative projects. The second year progresses into contemporary cultural and critical issues with compulsory modules including Contemporary Practice and Graphic Communication in Context, while optional modules provide work placement opportunities or modern workplace experience. The final year centres on independent investigation and professional preparation through compulsory modules such as Exploring Design, Workplace Readiness, Major Project, Personal Project, and Exploring Graphic Design.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 65%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 12%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 74%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Creative Spaces
- Creative Practices in Art and Design
- Originating a Creative Project
- Methods, Materials and Possibilities
- Design Project
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Contemporary Practice
- Graphic Communication in Context
- Creative Futures: ADI
- Creativity in the Modern Workplace
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Exploring Design
- Workplace Readiness
- Major Project
- Personal Project
- Exploring Graphic Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Design at University of Chester?
65% 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 University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at University of Chester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.