BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, a design degree focused on visual communication, contemporary creative practice and industry standards. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Historical Research, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Design & Creative Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. Students undertake work experience or an industry placement during the second year. The first year introduces foundational principles through compulsory modules including Communication and Visual Culture 1, Communication and Visual Culture 2, Lateral Thinking, Design Skills, Cultural Context, and Design Strategy. The second year advances practical application via Professional Practice, Contemporary Issues in Design, Major Practice and Research Project Planning, Creative Practice, The Creative Entrepreneur, and The Creative Industries. The final year culminates in advanced independent work through Dissertation: Major Research Project, Creative Awards, Self Initiated Design / Portfolio, and Self Promotion.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 63%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 7%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication and Visual Culture 1
- Communication and Visual Culture 2
- Lateral Thinking
- Design Skills
- Cultural Context
- Design Strategy
- Professional Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Design
- Major Practice and Research Project Planning
- Creative Practice
- The Creative Entrepreneur
- The Creative Industries
- Dissertation: Major Research Project
- Creative Awards
- Self Initiated Design / Portfolio
- Self Promotion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Gloucestershire 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 University of Gloucestershire?
84% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at University of Gloucestershire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.