BA Visual Communication (Online)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Visual Communication, a design degree exploring creative practice and industry-focused visual strategies. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Delivered entirely online, the course is structured over accelerated two-year or standard three-year study routes. The second year focuses on collaborative working, sustainability, and conceptual development through the compulsory modules Shape, Find, Break, and Share. Students examine audience needs, research methods, and self-directed creative solutions. The final year centres on portfolio building and professional positioning via the compulsory modules Jump, Sprint, Launch, and Reach. These modules help learners refine a specialist body of practice, explore business skills, and present a final portfolio suitable for the creative industries.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth Portfolio Some of our online undergraduate degrees require you to create and submit a digital portfolio as part of the application process. Check our portfolio advice pages for more information Applying without UCAS points We'll welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications. Find out more about APL. Transfers to Year 2 and 3 Falmouth welcomes applications to transfer into Year 2 and Year 3. If you have already completed some studies at university level then you may be eligible to transfer to either Year 2 or Year 3. Find out more about transferring to Falmouth .
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What students say
Based on about 217 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 87 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 14%
- Design occupations: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 72%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 68%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 420 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 20%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 40%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Shape
- Find
- Break
- Share
- Jump
- Sprint
- Launch
- Reach
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Visual Communication (Online) at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Visual Communication (Online) at Falmouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Visual Communication (Online) at Falmouth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Visual Communication (Online) at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Visual Communication (Online) at Falmouth University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.