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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W216

Graphic Design (including foundation year)

London Metropolitan University
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£21,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design (including foundation year) at London Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? Our Graphic Design (including foundation year) degree is a four-year course with an in-built foundation year that gives you the chance to explore a range of art-related subjects before going on to specialise in graphic design in your subsequent years of study. It is the perfect graphic design course if you don’t have the entry requirements to start a standard three-year undergraduate degree in graphic design. More about this course You’ll kick off your foundation year by working on an array of short studio and workshop projects, which will aid your developme... International tuition fees are £21,000 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Art and Design Practice
Drawing and Visual Communication
Colour Theory and Material Exploration
Design History and Cultural Contexts
Typography and Layout Fundamentals
Digital Design Tools and Software
Branding and Identity Design
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W216
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ 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

£21,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£19,500£24,500
5 years£16,500£24,000£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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
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

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%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
88%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
London Metropolitan University

About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Graphic Design (including foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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