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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W211

Graphic Design

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,700Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Master branding, typography, publishing, motion graphics, and more – all while tackling real-world design projects. Hone your professional and technical skills and develop a visual design language that's uniquely you. You'll go beyond theory, experiment with emerging technologies, and refine your technical skills to equip yourself to thrive in the ever-evolving graphic design landscape. International tuition fees are £18,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Visual Communication
Typography and Typeface Design
Branding and Identity Systems
Publication Design and Editorial Graphics
Motion Graphics and Animation
Digital Design and Interactive Media
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Design History and Contemporary Practice
UCAS Code:W211
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,700

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£56,100

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 — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,000£24,000£28,000
5 years£25,000£30,000£37,000

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
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%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
87%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
94%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Graphic Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#61UK Ranking
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