BA Graphic Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design BA (Hons), a fashion design degree focused on visual communication, creative problem-solving, and contemporary design practice across digital and print formats. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Design & Creative Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students can optionally take an additional year spent on placement with a relevant company or studying abroad. The first year covers foundational principles through Design Cultures, Digital Practice, Graphic Explorations, Introduction to Industry, and Typography as Image, alongside optional choices such as 2D Computer Animation. The second year progresses into intermediate methods with Branding and Identity, Sequence and Message, Typography as Text, and Visual Representation and Information, complemented by options like Designing for User Experience (UX). The final year culminates in advanced studies featuring Critical Design, Identity in Practice, Major Project (Graphic Design), and Publishing and Print, with further specialisation available through options such as Entrepreneurship for Creatives.
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Entry requirements
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combinations of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 77 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 8%
- Design occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- 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 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 48%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Cultures
- Digital Practice
- Graphic Explorations
- Introduction to Industry
- Typography as Image
- 2D Computer Animation
- 2D Game Creation
- Concept Art
- Drawing Explorations
- Branding and Identity
- Sequence and Message
- Typography as Text
- Visual Representation and Information
- Character and Creature Creation
- Designing for User Experience (UX)
- Extended Reality for Creatives
- Interactive Texts and Narratives
- Stop-Motion Animation
- VFX for Film and Games
- Visual Storytelling
- Critical Design
- Identity in Practice
- Major Project (Graphic Design)
- Publishing and Print
- Character Performance
- Critical Enquiry for Creatives
- Designing Narrative Experiences
- Entrepreneurship for Creatives
- Experimental Image Making
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Graphic Design at University of Westminster 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 University of Westminster?
85% 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 Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design at University of Westminster 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 University of Westminster?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.