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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WW12

Art and Design

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£28,750Home Fee
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Art and Design at University of Leeds is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying our BA Art and Design course teaches you to become a creative and critical thinker, engaging with society and exploring practical applications of art and design. You’ll be equipped with a broad range of resilient skills that are adaptable within the ever-changing design landscape. Through a variety of modules, you’ll learn about creative technologies, art and design theory, and develop the ability to respond creatively to social and environmental challenges in a lasting and positive way. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £28,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Design History and Theory
Creative Practice and Making
Digital Design Technologies
Research Methods in Art and Design
Contemporary Visual Culture
Design for Social and Environmental Change
Critical Contextual Studies
Major Project and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:WW12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including an art or design-related subject and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. If you don’t have an art or design-related subject, we may also consider your application based on a high grade at GCSE in Art/Design and a portfolio of recent and relevant work.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£28,750

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 — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£21,000£26,000
5 years£22,000£27,000£33,000

UK subject average: £23,000 — 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
£21,000
UK average
£23,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£23,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-02 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

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%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
81%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Leeds

About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Art and Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#77QS World
#13UK Ranking
34,580+Students
276+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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