BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Honours) in Graphic Design, a design degree focused on visual communication, digital technologies, and professional practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional foundation year and an optional placement year, and the course allows specialisation resulting in a named award in Graphic Design: User Experience (UX) through final-year project work. The first year introduces foundational skills and disciplines through modules such as Graphic Design Journeys - Pathways & Disciplines and Graphic Design Unbound - Principles & Skills. The second year expands into collaborative and industry-focused work through Graphic Design Impact - Context & Responsibility, Graphic Design Life - Making & Visibility, and Future Now: Collaboration In Action, with an optional study abroad semester available. The third year comprises an Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma for professional development. The final year focuses on portfolio building and advanced practice through modules such as Graphic Design Being - Portfolio & Practice and Graphic Design Community - Collaboration & Participation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level. BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma. T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Gained a higher qualification: 11%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 46%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Graphic Design Journeys - Pathways & Disciplines
- Graphic Design Unbound - Principles & Skills
- Future Now: Collaboration In Action
- Graphic Design Impact - Context & Responsibility
- Graphic Design Life - Making & Visibility
- Study Abroad - Creative Industries
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Graphic Design Being - Portfolio & Practice
- Graphic Design Community - Collaboration & Participation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
90% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
84% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.