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BA Graphic Design with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
A /78
Graduate Salary
£19,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
64%
Meaningful Work
65%

AI & Your Career

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

41%
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

Web and Multimedia Design65%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted graduate salary data to HESA for this course.

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Design occupations
★ Professional
22%
02
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Sales occupations
14%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
9%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
8%
06
Administrative occupations
4%
07
Skilled trades occupations
3%
08
Elementary occupations
3%
09
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
3%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
64%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track

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