BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Graphic Design is an undergraduate degree centred on visual communication, creative practice, and contemporary design methods. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose to include an optional year abroad as part of their studies. Year 0 establishes foundational skills through compulsory modules such as Explore, Technique, and Apply. Year 1 introduces the discipline with core study in Design is?, Design from, and Design beyond. Year 2 advances creative practice through modules including Design for, Design against, and Design towards. Year 3 concludes the programme with advanced studio work and self-directed outcomes in modules such as Design as, Design works, and Design is!.
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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) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year : minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 380 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
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 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Design is?
- Design from
- Design beyond
- Design with
- Design for
- Design against
- Design towards
- Design with
- Design as
- Design works
- Design is!
- Design with
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design 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 Graphic Design 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 Graphic Design at Falmouth University?
93% 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 Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at Falmouth University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.