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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 1275
Entertainment Design
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Entertainment Design at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. We all want to be entertained — but what if you could be the one who designs the magic? From film sets to festivals, live events to immersive worlds, BA (Hons) Entertainment Design puts you centre stage in shaping unforgettable experiences. Our BA (Hons) Entertainment Design course prepares you to work across the dynamic and fast-growing entertainment industry where creativity meets experience. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Fundamentals of Entertainment Design
Narrative and Experience Design
Spatial Design for Performance
Digital and Immersive Environments
Event Design and Production
Visual Communication and Aesthetics
Design for Theatre and Live Events
Professional Practice and Industry Contexts
UCAS Code:1275
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,000 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
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▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
89%Student voice
90%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Entertainment Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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