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BA Communication Design

Robert Gordon University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£24,000
Satisfaction
95%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
70%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

53%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Sales40%
Artistic, literary and media32%
Elementary5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£24,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£26,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Sales occupations
15%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
04
Skilled trades occupations
5%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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