BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, a design degree focused on visual communication, studio practice and production techniques. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally undertake a placement year between the second and final years. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Design Process and Production 1, Design Studio 1, and Design Theory Fundamentals, establishing basic production and research methods. The second year builds complexity with Intermediate Studio Practice, Process and Production, and Design Identities. The final year involves advanced modules such as Advanced Studio Practice, Contextual Design Research, and Theory as Practice 3, culminating in a major final year portfolio.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level or equivalent. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass in Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design combined with A Level or BTEC qualifications, to total an equivalent of 120-104 UCAS tariff points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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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: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 28%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 51%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Arts and Humanities Placement
- Enterprise Placement
- Advanced Studio Practice
- Contextual Design Research
- Theory as Practice 3
- Design Process and Production 1
- Design Studio 1
- Design Theory Fundamentals
- Intermediate Studio Practice
- Process and Production
- Design Identities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. 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 University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield?
94% 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 Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at University of Huddersfield?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.