BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Design, covering graphic design and visual communication. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a position in graphic design context, a personal positioning portfolio at Level 5, and an Independent Research Project in Critical and Historical Studies at Level 6. Live projects with external organisations such as RSA and D&AD are embedded throughout.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: UCAS tariff points: 120-136 The typical offer for this course is 120-136 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBB or A*CC; BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit; Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction; Access to HE Diploma: 120 UCAS points, normally with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits; IB Diploma: 27-29 points. The preferred route is to first take a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or a recognised equivalent course. Please refer to the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice course page for further details how to apply and application deadlines. Additional requirements: Please submit a portfolio in digital format, 15-20 pages in length. A project may be spread over several pages or take up just one, think about the order you put things in. Combining your work into a PDF is a good way to ensure that your portfolio is easy to access and stays the way you want it to look. You can use other formats to show your work by including links in your PDF (such as links to a website, Instagram, Flickr or Vimeo account). Please ensure your links work and can be opened on different types of devices. You will be sent guidance on how to upload your portfolio when you have applied to your course. What we're looking for There is no single way to approach your submission. We are interested in evidence of your creative potential, your ideas, and your willingness to explore and experiment through your practice. We’re looking for you to demonstrate four key values: Visit our webpage Kingston School of Art: What we are looking for to gain insights from students and staff on how to approach your submission. What we're looking for in your portfolio English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 50%: 223 offers from 449 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 57%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 81%
- A degree: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Image & Text - Communication Design History for Graphic Design
- Communication and Context
- Visual Vocabularies
- Concept and Challenge
- Process and Purpose
- Critical Issues in Graphic Design: Research and Practice
- Design Directions
- Design Interactions and Innovations
- Independent Research Project in Critical and Historical Studies
- Design Studies
- Positioning and Presenting Your Design Practice
- Future Skills Apply
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Design at Kingston University?
89% 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 Kingston University?
The typical offer is 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Graphic Design at Kingston University?
50% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 223 offers from 449 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Graphic Design at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at Kingston University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.