BA Graphic Design with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Graphic Design with Foundation, a fashion design degree centred on visual communication, typography, and digital media production. Year 0 starts with foundational modules such as Fundamentals of Art and Design, Explorations in Art and Design, Themes in Art and Design, and Extended Project in Art and Design, focusing on general creative methods and academic preparation. Year 1 introduces core studies through Design Cultures, Digital Practice, Graphic Explorations, and Typography as Image, alongside optional choices like 2D Computer Animation, 2D Game Creation, Concept Art, and Drawing Explorations. Year 2 advances into specialised practice with Branding and Identity, Sequence and Message, Typography as Text, and Visual Representation and Information, while offering optional modules such as Character and Creature Creation, Designing for User Experience (UX), Extended Reality for Creatives, and Stop-Motion Animation. Year 3 culminates in advanced study through Critical Design, Identity in Practice, Publishing and Print, and the Major Project (Graphic Design), with further options including Character Performance, Critical Enquiry for Creatives, Designing Narrative Experiences, and Entrepreneurship for Creatives.
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Entry requirements
A levels – DD (48 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 48 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 48 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 – PPP. BTEC Diploma – MP. Access – 48 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 5.5 in each component. You will be required to submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 images of art and design work to reflect your course of interest. This might include drawing and painting, graphic design, illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and 3D work, installations, animations or video. Video and animation files may need to be uploaded to YouTube or a similar online platform, and then embedded in your portfolio website or with links also provided. There should be a maximum of three video files, each no longer than three minutes duration. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combinations of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries. Portfolio guidance: Number of recommended portfolio pieces.: We are very interested in your potential as a student, and in support of your application we ask you to prepare a visual portfolio of 10 (minimum) to 15 (maximum) images of art, design or media work to reflect your course of interest. What should I include in my portfolio submission?: We accept drawing and painting, graphic design and illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and i
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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
- Critical Thinking in a Changing World
- Explorations in Art and Design
- Extended Project in Art and Design
- Fundamentals of Art and Design
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Themes in Art and Design
- 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 with Foundation 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 with Foundation 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 with Foundation 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 with Foundation at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BA Graphic Design with Foundation 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 with Foundation at University of Westminster?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.