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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Graphic Design course at Bristol, UWE.
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A level
No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards a overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Graphic Design or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Graphics | B |
| Fine Art | B |
| Media Studies | A |
| Psychology | B |
| Photography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W211
Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Graphic Design course.
Study in a studio environment with professional-standard facilities and the focus on the real-world skills you need to succeed in your career.
Why study graphic design? Graphic design makes a powerful contribution to the cultural and economic life of contemporary society.
It exists in the public domain, acts as an indicator of current cultural thinking and is a catalyst for social, cultural and political change.
The role of the graphic designer in society and the professional world is multifaceted; designer as curator, author, craftsperson, editor, educator, collaborator and agitator.
Studying graphic design is excellent preparation for a creative career in the UK and abroad.
Why UWE Bristol? BA(Hons) Graphic Design is based at the Arnolfini, at the heart of Bristol's creative and cultural community. You'll learn from practising graphic designers in a professional studio environment.
Past students have won awards in prestigious national competitions such as the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards and the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).
In recent years, graduates' work has been exhibited at D&AD New Blood, London, with several being identified as 'Ones to Watch' and commendations received for several collaborative projects.
Our students are also regularly shortlisted for the Best British Book Design and Production Awards.
Our City Campus is a powerhouse of inspiration and collaboration, and home to our many City Creatives. It spans Bristol and is made up of Bower Ashton and renowned contemporary arts centres Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed.
Our strong industry links with the thriving city of Bristol ensure ongoing input from professional designers.
You won't be working on hypothetical designs. Projects are socially and culturally relevant, whether undertaken inside or outside the university.
Go on work placements and internships, or volunteer, to gain valuable workplace experience.
Attend talks from studios like OK/RM, Pentagram, Moving Brands, Mother London, Muf, APFEL and Book Works.
Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year degree show.
Focus on the avenues that most interest you, and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work, ready to make your mark in the industry.
Where can it take me? This course prepares you for an idea-driven, sustainable and flexible freelance practice, or studio career in graphic design.
Many of our graduates find work with highly respected design studios in the UK and worldwide.
Others go on to further study, such as a masters in graphic design or graphic arts, or pursue a career in research or education.
Source: Bristol, UWE
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts
Location
Arnolfini | Bristol
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Graphic design
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Bristol, UWE student reviews
Showing 125 reviews
3rd year
Architecture
8 months ago
Anything is useless indeed in this university!
3rd year
Architecture
8 months ago
Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.
3rd year
Architecture
8 months ago
They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!
3rd year
Architecture
8 months ago
It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.
3rd year
Architecture
8 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
3rd year
Architecture
8 months ago
This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the Graphic Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
68%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Graphic Design or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Graphic Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
71%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
63%
Say it fits with future plans
61%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
23%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
9%
Design occupations
8%
Business and public service associate professionals
7%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Graphic Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£24.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Graphic Design.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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