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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W28C

Graphic Design (Visual Communication & Illustration)

University of West London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of West London, the BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication & Illustration) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Do you want to make your individual mark in the design world? Study our graphics and design course at the University of West London and we will help you to become a standout designer who can work across the exciting media used in modern visual communications. On your graphic design degree you will find and develop your own visual voice, and receive tutoring on a one-to-one basis and in a small group. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Visual Language
Typography and Letterform Design
Illustration and Narrative Image-Making
Print Design and Production
Web Design and Digital Interaction
Motion Graphics and Animation
Design History and Cultural Context
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W28C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic51

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,250

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 West London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£29,000
3 years£13,000£20,000£24,000
5 years£19,000£24,000£29,000

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 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

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

75%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
40%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
97%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
69%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of West London

University of West London offers Graphic Design (Visual Communication & Illustration) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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