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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W212

Graphic Communication Design (top-up)

University of Northampton
Northampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design (top-up) at University of Northampton is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Northampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Graphic Communication Design (Top Up) BA (Hons) explores the communication of ideas and messages to diverse and evolving audiences through a dynamic range of media that highlights the potential of what design can achieve. Studio culture is at the heart of the Graphic Communication Design programme, naturally fostering the creativity, collaboration and debate that inspire personal perspectives on design. Students experiment with a range of traditional processes and emerging technologies to challenge established conventions of image-making and meaning. 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Visual Communication Theory
Graphic Design Practice and Process
Typography and Image-Making
Digital Design Technologies
Design for Social Impact
Professional Design Practice
Brand Identity and Systems Design
Contemporary Design Culture and Criticism
UCAS Code:W212
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ 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

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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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Northampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,500£24,000£26,000
3 years£15,000£20,000£23,500
5 years£19,000£24,000£28,500

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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
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 £4,000 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%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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
93%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
81%
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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About University of Northampton

University of Northampton offers Graphic Communication Design (top-up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#1201QS World
#103UK Ranking
13,505+Students
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