BA Graphic Design
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Design occupations: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 82%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £17,000 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £24,500. The £21,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Sunderland 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 Design at University of Sunderland?
88% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.