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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W210

Graphic Design

York St John University
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
68%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at York St John University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Immerse yourself in the art of visual communication. Learn the principles of visual language and the impact of graphic design. You will take the knowledge and techniques you learn and apply them to different practical projects. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Design Principles and Visual Communication
Typography and Letterform Design
Branding and Identity Systems
Digital Design Tools and Software
History and Theory of Graphic Design
User Experience and Interface Design
Motion Graphics and Animation
Professional Practice and Client Projects
UCAS Code:W210
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000

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 — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£26,000
3 years£15,000£19,000£22,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£27,500

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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
68%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
48%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
57%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About York St John University

York St John University offers Graphic Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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