BA Graphic Communication
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Communication, a media studies degree focused on visual communication, design practices, and professional contexts. The course includes a final major project and allows students to complete a placement year or a year abroad. The first year establishes fundamental methods through modules such as Introduction to Graphic Communication, Elements of Graphic Communication, Contemporary Practice and Critical Issues, and Histories and Theories of Graphic Communication. The second year advances studio practice with Explorations, Professional and Critical Contexts, and Self-initiated Project, alongside optional collaborative briefs like Collaborate (A), Collaborate (B), and Collaborate (C). The final year culminates in independent and industry-focused work through External Projects, Final Major Project, Manifesto, Professional Planning (Graphic Communication), and Promotion and Showcase.
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Entry requirements
A level: Our standard offer is BBC at A-level or equivalent qualification, we also consider grades of comparable value and offer on these taking into account the suitability of the portfolio submission for the intended course. IB: Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 4%
- Engineering professionals: 4%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Foundation course: 35%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Practice and Critical Issues
- Elements of Graphic Communication
- Histories and Theories of Graphic Communication
- Introduction to Graphic Communication
- WSA Year Abroad
- Explorations
- Professional and Critical Contexts
- Self-initiated Project
- Year in Employment
- Collaborate (B)
- Collaborate (A)
- Collaborate (C)
- External Projects
- Final Major Project
- Manifesto
- Professional Planning (Graphic Communication)
- Promotion and Showcase
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Communication at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Communication at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
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 Communication at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Communication at University of Southampton?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.