BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, an undergraduate degree focused on visual communication, digital technologies, and art direction. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The course concludes with a major project and the creation of a professional portfolio. The first year introduces foundational skills through Practical Skills for Graphic Design: Adobe 2D, Graphic Design Essentials: 2D Visual Design, Practical Skills for Graphic Design: Adobe Web, and Graphic Design Essentials: UI & UX Design. Year 2 advances technical capabilities via Design Processes and Skills, Practical Skills for Art Direction: The Moving Image, Art Direction: Advanced Web Design, and Art Direction: Advanced Visual Design. The final year focuses on independent execution and industry readiness through Major Project (Graphic Design), Emerging Technologies, and Professional Portfolio Design.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 51%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Academic Writing Skills
- Practical Skills for Graphic Design: Adobe 2D
- Graphic Design Essentials: 2D Visual Design
- Practical Skills for Graphic Design: Adobe Web
- Graphic Design Essentials: UI & UX Design
- Design Processes and Skills
- Practical Skills for Art Direction: The Moving Image
- Art Direction: Advanced Web Design
- Art Direction: Advanced Visual Design
- Major Project (Graphic Design)
- Emerging Technologies
- Professional Portfolio Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Design at University of Hull?
85% 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 Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at University of Hull?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.