BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Graphic Design is a design degree focused on practical studio methods, digital technologies, and creative problem-solving within the design sector. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally complete a placement year in industry or a year studying abroad after the second year. The first year covers fundamental methods, sector awareness and applied technologies through compulsory modules MAKE, THINK and ENQUIRE A. The second year moves towards personal portfolios, industry-focused workshops and targeted design outcomes via compulsory modules DO, WORK, ENQUIRE B and ENQUIRE C, followed by an optional placement or study abroad year. The final year consolidates specialist interests and independent studio work through compulsory modules EXPLORE, AUTONOMY and ENQUIRE D.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent) is required. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below UCAS tariff: 104 points A level: 104 points T level: Merit BTEC: DMM Foundation Diploma In Art And Design: Distinction = 112 UCAS points - if you have a Pass (80 points) or Merit (96 points), you must have additional qualifications to a total of 104 points or more. Access to HE: Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma Scottish Highers: 104 points Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 points IB: 31 points European Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 73% overall Other Appropriate Qualifications Or Professional Experience: Direct entry to Years 2 or 3 may be possible with appropriate qualifications or professional experience. Please contact us for further details.
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 86%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- MAKE (40 credits)
- THINK (40 credits)
- ENQUIRE A (40 credits)
- DO (40 credits)
- WORK (40 credits)
- ENQUIRE B (20 credits)
- ENQUIRE C (20 credits)
- Option after year 2: Study Abroad or Placement
- EXPLORE (40 credits)
- AUTONOMY (40 credits)
- ENQUIRE D (40 credits)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Salford 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 Salford?
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 Salford?
The typical offer is 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at University of Salford 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 Design at University of Salford?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.