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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W202

Graphic Design [with Placement year]

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design [with Placement year] at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Develop your understanding of graphic design and visual communication, solve challenging design briefs and prepare for your future career. Push boundaries and challenge existing thinking by developing innovative design solutions alongside a keen understanding of professional practice. You’ll experiment with print-based design as well as digital commercial practices including site-specific, interactive, motion graphics, mobile media, app design (UX/UI), web and multimedia work. You’ll learn about information design, visual identities, packaging and promotion, cross-platform advertising ... International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Visual Communication
Digital Design Practice and Web Development
Print Design and Packaging
Motion Graphics and Multimedia
User Experience and Interface Design
Professional Practice and Industry Placement
Visual Identity and Branding Systems
Information Design and Data Visualisation
UCAS Code:W202
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£26,500
3 years£13,000£18,500£22,000
5 years£17,000£22,000£28,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
73%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
42%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Graphic Design [with Placement year] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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