BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, a graphic design degree focused on visual communication and creative problem-solving. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice. The course is available as a three-year full-time programme or a four-year route incorporating a professional placement. The first year covers foundational methods through Exploration and Ideation for Graphic Design, Applied Idea Development for Graphic Design, Visual Communication for Graphic Design, and Creative Resolution for Graphic Design. The second year expands technical capabilities via Design Process for Graphic Design, Design Process Progression for Graphic Design, Design Communication for Graphic Design, and Personal Practice for Graphic Design. The final year centres on independent and commercial preparation through Independent Practice, Independent Practice 2, Professional Practice, and Professional Practice 2, culminating in project-based portfolio development and live client briefs.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 73%: 156 offers from 213 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 60%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 510 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 13%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploration and Ideation for Graphic Design
- Applied Idea Development for Graphic Design
- Visual Communication for Graphic Design
- Creative Resolution for Graphic Design
- Design Process for Graphic Design
- Design Process Progression for Graphic Design
- Design Communication for Graphic Design
- Personal Practice for Graphic Design
- Independent Practice
- Independent Practice 2
- Professional Practice
- Professional Practice 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,500.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at De Montfort University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Graphic Design at De Montfort University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Graphic Design at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Graphic Design at De Montfort University?
73% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 156 offers from 213 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Graphic Design at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at De Montfort University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.