BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA(Hons) Graphic Design is an undergraduate degree focused on print, screen, and contextual design practice. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Teaching is based at the Arnolfini in Bristol, featuring practical projects and a final year degree show. The first year introduces print and screen methodologies through Design for Print, Design Contexts, Design to Engage, and Design for Screen. The second year develops practical skills via Process for Graphic Design and Practice for Graphic Design, alongside optional routes such as International Exchange, Pathways for Graphic Design, and Design Futures. The final year concludes with advanced studies including Independent Study in Graphic Design, Professional Practice in Graphic Design, and a Design Research Project.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 8%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 66 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Design occupations: 12%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 14%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 51%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design for Print
- Design Contexts
- Design to Engage
- Design for Screen
- Process for Graphic Design
- Practice for Graphic Design
- International Exchange*
- Pathways for Graphic Design**
- Design Futures.**
- Independent Study in Graphic Design
- Professional Practice in Graphic Design
- Design Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,500. The £26,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at UWE Bristol do next?
89% 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 UWE Bristol?
95% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at UWE Bristol?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.