BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Graphic Design is a design degree focused on visual communication, creative practice, and digital media applications across print and web formats. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional placement year in the creative industries. The first year introduces foundational principles through Contextual Studies 1, Design Fundamentals 1, Digital Practice, and Graphic Communication 1, covering software techniques for print and web design. The second year builds technical proficiency and conceptual problem-solving through Design Fundamentals 2, Graphic Communication 2, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, and Visual Expression 2, alongside options for international study. The final year prepares students for professional practice through Contextual Studies 3, Design Fundamentals 3, Graphic Communication 3, and Visual Expression 3, allowing specialisation in self-directed projects and independent research.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to BBC IB: 29 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 45%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 30%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 16%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contextual Studies 1
- Design Fundamentals 1
- Digital Practice
- Graphic Communication 1
- Visual Expression 1
- Design Fundamentals 2
- Graphic Communication 2
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Visual Expression 2
- Design & Architecture Year in Industry
- Lincoln School of Design and Architecture Semester Study Abroad
- Lincoln School of Design and Architecture Study Abroad Module
- Contextual Studies 3
- Design Fundamentals 3
- Graphic Communication 3
- Visual Expression 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £31,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Lincoln do next?
95% 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 Lincoln?
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 University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.