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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W203
Graphic Design (with Foundation Year)
Bath Spa UniversityBath, England
4 yearsDuration
£19,330Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Bath Spa University, the BA (Hons) Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Combine the key areas of graphic design and illustration practice in this broad-based Graphic Design course. - Understand design conventions to challenge them, working across print, screen and interactive media. - Learn through carefully structured modules taught by supportive, experienced staff. - Experience working with clients and solve real production problems through Live Briefs. International tuition fees are £19,330 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 81% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Letterpress
Photography
Screen printing
Etching
Lithography and digital design
Through our course-specific lecture series
Delivered by highly-regarded national and international designers and illustrators
UCAS Code:W203
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD - DDD Grades CDD - DDD. No specific subject required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points A minimum of 27 points. Minimum grade H5 in any subject. |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,330
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£77,320
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 — Bath Spa University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,500 | £22,500 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £26,500 | £31,500 |
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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
67%Learning resources
87%Student voice
76%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University offers Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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