BA Graphic Design (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BA Hons in Graphic Design (Full-time), a design degree focused on visual communication, typography, corporate identity, and user experience. The first year establishes fundamentals through Learning in the Digital Era, Visual Studies 1, Ways of Thinking, Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference, Visual Studies 2, Ways of Perceiving, Typography, and Design for Publication. Year two develops context and practice via Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, Research in Context, Visual Enquiry 1, Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment, Research in Practice, Visual Enquiry 2, Corporate Identity and Creative Branding, Design for User Experience, and an optional International Mobility Opportunity. The final year culminates with Advanced Creative Enquiry, an Independent Project, and a Graduate Portfolio.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points, Portfolio and Interview.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 60%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 68%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Learning in the Digital Era
- Visual Studies 1
- Ways of Thinking
- Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference
- Visual Studies 2
- Ways of Perceiving
- Typography
- Design for Publication
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Research in Context
- Visual Enquiry 1
- Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment
- Research in Practice
- Visual Enquiry 2
- Corporate Identity and Creative Branding
- Design for User Experience
- International Mobility Opportunity
- Advanced Creative Enquiry
- Independent Project
- Graduate Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David 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 (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
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 Design (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.