BA Graphic Communication
About this course
BA in Graphic Communication, a design degree focused on visual identity, typography, and digital and physical user experience. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally complete a professional placement year or study abroad. The first year establishes core fundamentals through compulsory modules including Professional Development 1, Design Literacy, Type and Typography, Information Design 1, Brand and Persuasion 1, and User Experience 1. The second year expands upon these principles with compulsory study in Professional Development 2, Design and Discourse, Editorial Design, Brand and Persuasion 2, Information Design 2, and User Experience 2. The final year focuses on advanced portfolio production and independent research through compulsory modules in Design Portfolio, Dissertation, and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB You will be asked to provide an online portfolio of your work when you apply. IB: 30 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 60%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 34%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Foundation course: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Development 1
- Design Literacy
- Type and Typography
- Information Design 1
- Brand and Persuasion 1
- User Experience 1
- Professional Development 2
- Design and Discourse
- Editorial Design
- Brand and Persuasion 2
- Information Design 2
- User Experience 2
- Design Portfolio
- Dissertation
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Communication at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £37,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Communication at University of Reading do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Communication at University of Reading?
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 Communication at University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Communication at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Communication at University of Reading?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.