BA Graphic and Media Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Graphic and Media Design, a design degree focused on communication design, creative concepts, and interdisciplinary practice across various media. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year between years two and three. The first year covers design fundamentals through modules such as Introduction to Graphic and Media Design, Processes and Methods, Responsible Design, and Design Exploration in Context. The second year introduces specialised areas and professional collaboration through Ways of Working, Professional Practice, Design Cultures, and Situating Practice. The final year culminates in independent investigation and portfolio production via Self-Initiated Research Project, Positioning in Design, and Major Project.
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Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 80 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4). Merit, Merit, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing). Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing). OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
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What students say
Based on about 73 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 68%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Year 1 (Level 4)
- Introduction to Graphic and Media Design
- Processes and Methods
- Responsible Design
- Design Exploration in Context
- Year 2 (Level 5)
- Ways of Working
- Professional Practice
- Design Cultures
- Situating Practice
- Year 3 (Level 6)
- Self-Initiated Research Project
- Positioning in Design
- Major Project
- Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
- Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
- Diploma in Storytelling (Optional)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic and Media Design at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic and Media Design at University of the Arts London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Graphic and Media Design at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic and Media Design at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Graphic and Media Design at University of the Arts London?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.