BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, a design degree focused on visual communication, studio practice and project-based media production. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally complete an industrial placement year or a foundation year. The first year covers core topics through Design Context 1, Creative Thinking, Communication Craft Skills, and Introduction to Graphic Communication. Year 2 builds on this foundation with Design Context 2, Professional Practice, Graphic Communication in Context, and Applied Graphic Design, preparing students for professional portfolios and industry standards. The final year culminates in advanced modules including Design Context 3, External Project, Graphic Design Set Project, and Graphic Design Self-Initiated Project, allowing students to respond to live industry briefs and produce independent major projects.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 73%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Context 1
- Creative Thinking
- Communication Craft Skills
- Introduction to Graphic Communication
- Design Context 2
- Professional Practice
- Graphic Communication in Context
- Applied Graphic Design
- Design Context 3
- External Project
- Graphic Design Set Project
- Graphic Design Self-Initiated Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
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 Design at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at University of Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.