BA Graphic Communication
About this course
BA (Hons) Graphic Communication, an undergraduate design degree focused on visual communication, creative practice and digital media. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete a final-year project and undertake live briefs set by industry professionals. The first year establishes practical fundamentals through modules such as Graphic Design Principles, Design Thinking, Infographics and Typography, exploring historical contexts and social design applications. The second year expands into commercial contexts with Branding, Motion Graphics, Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship, Design Research Methods, User Experience (UX) Design, and Digital Design in Practice. The final year focuses on industry readiness through Bootcamp for Creative Industries, Design Futures, and Design Competitions, alongside a Final Research Project and a Final Major Project.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS Points (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant art and design subject Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant art and design subject Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma in a relevant art and design subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) in a relevant art and design subject Additional requirements include: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 68%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Graphic Design Principles
- Design Thinking
- Design Revolutions
- Infographics
- Social Design
- Typography
- Branding
- Motion Graphics
- Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship
- Design Research Methods
- User Experience (UX) Design
- Digital Design in Practice
- Bootcamp for Creative Industries
- Design Futures
- Design Competitions
- Final Research Project
- Final Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Communication at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Communication at University of South Wales do next?
60% 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 South Wales?
100% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.