BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, a fashion design degree focused on practice-based projects, workshops, and live industry briefs. Live briefs and real-world scenarios are embedded in every year of study.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: A careful selection of well presented design work says a lot about an applicant. Our guidance is not meant to limit your creative statement instead should give you an idea of what we would like to see. In general terms however, we would expect to see 10-15 examples of the following: Design/idea development. Images from sketchbooks, notebooks, and design sheets. Examples of work that demonstrate involvement in the use of type and image in relation to visual research. Critical diary, notebook, essay, extracts etc. Remember at this stage in your career, we would much rather see experimental and innovative developmental work rather than all finished work. Please be aware that we cannot accept...
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What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 36%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 43%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,000. 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 Leeds Arts University do next?
84% 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 Leeds Arts University?
83% 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 Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at Leeds Arts University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.