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BA Graphic Design

Leeds Beckett University

Institution
Leeds Beckett University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Graphic Design
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BGRAD_B606
Median salary
£26,500 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 52%: 129 offers from 249 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 67%
  • Learning opportunities: 71%
  • Assessment and feedback: 72%
  • Academic support: 74%
  • Organisation and management: 46%
  • Learning resources: 83%
  • Student voice: 60%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 70 students who started

  • Continued on course: 87%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 1%
  • Left higher education: 3%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 9%

What graduates do next

Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 85%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 45%
  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Elementary occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 50%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 6%
  • North West: 22%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
  • East Midlands: 9%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 11%
  • South East: 4%
  • South West: 1%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 70 students who started

  • A levels: 89%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • Other qualifications: 1%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Design studies.

What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University do next?

90% 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 Beckett University?

67% 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 Beckett University?

The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BA Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University?

52% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 129 offers from 249 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Does BA Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at Leeds Beckett University?

87% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.