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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W210

Graphic Design

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Arts University Bournemouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. We will ignite in you a passion for intellectual and personal growth underpinned by the immense potential for graphic design to influence and shape how people see, think, and behave in the world. BA (Hons) Graphic Design provides an inclusive and supportive, student-centered experience. You will learn through a dynamic, project-based approach that combines specialist knowledge with theoretical frameworks and contextual understanding. International tuition fees are £19,950 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 86% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Visual Communication
Graphic Design History and Theory
Typography and Editorial Design
Digital Design Software and Production
User Experience and Digital Interaction
Branding and Multi-Channel Design
Motion Graphics and Interactive Media
Professional Practice and Contextual Studies
UCAS Code:W210
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,850

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 — Arts University Bournemouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,500£28,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£27,000
5 years£21,500£27,000£33,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
88%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth offers Graphic Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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