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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W213

Communication Design

Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£24,350Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Glasgow School of Art, the BA (Hons) Communication Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Communication Design programme provides a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that fully equips graduates as 21st-century designers, whether in professional studio practice or further academic study. The curriculum consists of an exciting range of project-based practical and theoretical courses, which vary in length within and across the two academic semesters each year. During stages 1 and 2, particular emphasis is placed upon building a dynamic and inclusive community of learners, along with providing a solid, broad-based platform in research, experimenta... International tuition fees are £24,350 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 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations in Visual Communication
Design Research and Critical Thinking
Typography and Graphic Design Fundamentals
Photography and Lens-based Practice
Illustration and Narrative Design
Digital Design and Interactive Media
Professional Practice and Industry Context
Final Year Specialist Project
UCAS Code:W213
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

A Levels ABB

International Baccalaureate

30 points

International Baccalaureate Diploma award with a minimum of 30 points (18 points at Higher Level);

UCAS Points114

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,350

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£97,400

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Indicative Programme Costs

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow School of Art

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,500
3 years£15,500£21,500£27,000
5 years£21,000£29,000£38,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

75%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
84%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow School of Art

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