BA Visual Communication
About this course
BA (Hons) in Visual Communication, a fashion design degree focused on analogue and digital media across multiple creative sectors. Students work directly with industry partners on live briefs for commercial enterprises, and have the option to undertake a professional placement year during the course.
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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: When we view your 10-15 examples of work, we will be looking for evidence of: Well-developed visual skills in any visual media. Ideally you should show more than one medium across the 10-15 examples. An ability to create work which communicates clearly. Select work which has a clear message or intention. A curious and inquiring mind. We look for work which engages with contemporary issues in creative ways. Please be aware that we cannot accept photographic work containing nudity as part of your application. The University recognises that creative work can seek to deliberately challenge and provoke and is supportive of such endeavours where this is carried out in an ethically aware and...
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
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 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
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 Visual Communication 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 Visual Communication at Leeds Arts University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Visual Communication at Leeds Arts University?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Visual Communication at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Visual Communication at Leeds Arts University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.