BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, a fashion design degree focused on visual language and communication. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students undertake industry placements and showcase their final work at an annual degree show. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Context of Practice, Design Process, Graphic Design Principles, and Graphic Design Practice 1. The second year advances these abilities with modules such as Critical and Contextual Studies 1, Collaborative Practice, Graphic Design Practice 2, and Personal and Professional Practice 1. The final year culminates in major independent study and career preparation through Critical and Contextual Studies 2, Personal and Professional Practice 2, and Graphic Design: Major Project.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. Portfolio Day: If your application is successful, you will be invited to a portfolio day. On the day, you will show your work with our tutors and share with them your passion for the subject.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 70%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 15%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 70%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Context of Practice
- Design Process
- Graphic Design Principles
- Graphic Design Practice 1
- Critical and Contextual Studies 1
- Collaborative Practice
- Graphic Design Practice 2
- Personal and Professional Practice 1
- Critical and Contextual Studies 2
- Personal and Professional Practice 2
- Graphic Design: Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Design at York St John University?
86% 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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at York St John University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.