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University degree

Graphic Design

The Northern School of Art
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Slide 1BA (Hons) GRAPHIC DESIGN APPLY NOWOPEN DAYS COURSE OVERVIEWProgramme Specifications UCAS CODE W211 UCAS TARIFF 96 - 112 UCAS Calculator BA (Hons) 3 YEARS Visual communicator, image maker, graphic designer, art director, conceptual thinker, content creator, typographer. Our programme goes beyond traditional design; it's a launchpad for changemakers. Here, you’ll develop as a design communicator, visionary, and specialist, equipped to challenge the role of graphic communication in a rapidly evolving world.

From mixed-media experimentation to industry-relevant skills like branding, typography, and motion design, our hands-on approach prepares you for real-world creative problem-solving.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Sales occupations20%
Web and Multimedia Design ProfessionalsHighly skilled35%
Elementary occupations15%
Customer service occupations10%
Administrative occupations5%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Caring personal services5%
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback87%
Academic support88%
Well organised76%
Learning resources81%
Student community91%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — the city is a b
Class of 2023 · Full-time
★★★★
Mixed but mostly good
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — good transport l
Postgraduate · Full-time
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The Northern School of Art's own site.
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