BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, a fashion design degree focused on visual communication practice, contemporary contexts, and professional creative methods. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Design & Creative Practice. Students can complete an optional four-year foundation route that includes introductory study before progressing to the main degree. The course begins in year zero with modules such as Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundations in Design and Creative Arts. Year one establishes fundamentals through Exploring Creative Practice, Roles and Contexts, Creative Projects, and Critical and Cultural Perspectives. Year two advances into applied methods via Graphic Design in Action, Creative Collaborations, Visual and Material Culture, Typographic Practice, and Design Innovation. The final year concludes professional preparation through Careers for Graphic Designers, Industry Briefs, and Professional Portfolio.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer to study BA Graphic Design at the University of Northampton would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (C and above) at T Level In addition, we expect applicants to have studied art or a relevant subject at A Level, BTEC or equivalent. We also accept Foundation Diplomas in Art and Design. Other Entry Requirements: Those with a relevant HND or Foundation Degree may be eligible to enter directly into the second or third year of the programme. For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements: Admission to this Graphic Design foundation programme is normally : DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC or, Pass (D or E) at T Level However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the programme you wish to study. If you are considering a change in career or if you are returning to education after time away, then we suggest you contact Admissions to book an advisory interview with the course leader so we can explore how best to support your study ambitions.
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What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 73%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 41%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 12%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Design and Creative Arts
- Exploring Creative Practice
- Roles and Contexts
- Creative Projects
- Critical and Cultural Perspectives
- Graphic Design in Action
- Creative Collaborations
- Visual and Material Culture
- Typographic Practice
- Design Innovation
- Careers for Graphic Designers
- Industry Briefs
- Professional Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Northampton do next?
85% 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 University of Northampton?
91% 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 University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Graphic Design at University of Northampton?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.