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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W219

Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BA (Hons) Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Graphic and Digital Design Top-Up course gives you the opportunity to explore both traditional and emerging design practices to help prepare you for a career in the dynamic creative industries. Build on your current design skills by incorporating the latest design thinking in combination with industry-standard practices across various platforms, including web, apps, and smart devices. The course covers key areas such as branding, typography, editorial, digital design, UI/UX, data visualisation, and design for virtual reality. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Branding
Typography
Editorial
Digital design
UI/UX
Data visualisation
Design for virtual reality
UCAS Code:W219
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,850

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,500
5 years£23,500£27,500£35,000

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Graphic and Digital Design (Top up Award) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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