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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W218

Graphic Design

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,150Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at University of Plymouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Now more than ever, the world needs graphic designers to create impactful, purposeful communication. This course equips you to meet that demand - just like our graduates now thriving in top creative studios. Get hands-on with unique resources Learn from experts and gain practical skills with regular access to the latest digital and analogue ‘CreaTech’ facilities. International tuition fees are £18,150 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Personalised
supportive
welcoming
Do graphic design for good
This course is for you if...
UCAS Code:W218
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£18,150

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,450

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£21,000£25,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£24,500
5 years£21,500£25,000£32,000

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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
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

80%Working
10%Work & Study
70%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
82%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Helena Kennedy Foundation

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Plymouth

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

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