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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W211

Graphic Design

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic 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. BA Graphic Design here at BCU is an exciting, engaging, and stimulating course that will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to enter the creative industries. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable staff will support you on your journey, helping you to bring your creative ideas to life. You’ll develop a variety of design approaches and creative problem-solving techniques, giving you the resilience to succeed in your chosen career path. 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 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Visual Communication
Graphic Design History and Theory
Digital Design and Software Practice
Branding and Identity Design
Web and Interactive Design
Typography and Print Design
Professional Practice and Sustainability
Creative Project and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W211
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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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 Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
70%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
89%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

BCU Accelerate Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Graphic Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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