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BA Graphic Design

Ashton Sixth Form College
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
B /67
Graduate Salary
£23,500
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
65%

AI & Your Career

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

58%
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%
Media45%
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
2030
First job
~2031
£23,500
typical starting salary
£22,000
£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
75%
02
Customer service occupations
10%
03
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
40%
Career On Track

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