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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Graphic Design and Communication
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Graphic Design and Communication course at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Other grade combinations totalling 96 - 120 points considered with a minimum of two A levels.
You may also need to
Submit a portfolio
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,000 per year |
| International | £16,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W210
Here's what Cardiff Metropolitan University says about its Graphic Design and Communication course.
Graphic Design and Communication makes an essential contribution to the material and visual cultures that surround us. It is a powerful catalyst for social, cultural and political change, has the power to shape behaviour, inform perceptions and guide attention.
On the BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Communication degree at Cardiff Met, you will explore the changing landscape and role of graphic design within a 21st century context, dealing with the challenges of globalisation, inclusivity and sustainability.
You will engage with cutting edge studio practice, collaborate with other disciplines, explore methods and theory, work on live briefs with real clients and undertake self-directed design projects through typography, image and narrative.
We believe that the role of the designer is equally critic, curator, author, craftsperson, philosopher, communicator, collaborator and instigator, and will support you in becoming a skilled practitioner ready for national and international employment.
Source: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Cardiff School of Art and Design
Location
Cardiff Met - Llandaff | Cardiff
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Graphic design
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Cardiff Metropolitan University reviews
Showing 54 reviews
2nd year student
The Student Union has always been active, trying to organise events in which all students can participate.
1 year ago
2nd year student
It is a great university and city for students who like to party, but if you don't, it can be a little difficult and lonely to find other things to do.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The university is great at acknowledging financial difficulties with a variety of support available. For example, free breakfast. In addition, the university offers a Met-Rider Bus Pass, which is u00a3200 for the year, which helps to save a lot of money. But this year they offered it for u00a3100 to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
There is a great amount of support available at the university. It is just up to you to go and apply for it and take the opportunities available.
1 year ago
2nd year student
University accommodation is excellent but is only available for the first year. There are wardens available 24 hours a day if there is anything you may need in an emergency and cleaners who come once a week. The libraries are okay. They are quite small, but there are plenty of places outside the lib...
1 year ago
2nd year student
I feel it is a very unique course that you are unlikely to find at another university. If you aspire to work and support those with special needs or vulnerable backgrounds, it's a great course that allows you in the second year to explore topic areas more in your internet areas.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Cardiff Metropolitan University students who took the Graphic Design and Communication course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
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?
80%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
88%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
95%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
72%
med
Learning resources
90%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
76%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University. These students are taking Graphic Design and Communication or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Art and Design | B | |||||
| Fine Art | B | |||||
| Product Design | A | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Textiles | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Graphic Design and Communication at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Cardiff Metropolitan University graduates who took Graphic Design and Communication - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.5k
First year after graduation
£21.2k
Third year after graduation
£23.5k
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 and Communication.
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
Discussions
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Students are talking about Cardiff Metropolitan University on The Student Room.
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