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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Graphic Design

Loughborough University

(4.1)
288 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Graphic Design course at Loughborough University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

All shortlisted candidates are required to submit a portfolio and design task electronically

You may also need to

Submit a portfolio

Most popular A-levels studied

The Graphic Design course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Graphic design
Illustration
Visual communication
SubjectGrade
GraphicsA*
Fine ArtA*
PsychologyB
GeographyB
MathematicsB
SubjectGrade
GraphicsA*
Fine ArtA*
PsychologyB
GeographyB
MathematicsB
SubjectGrade
GraphicsA*
Fine ArtA*
PsychologyB
GeographyB
MathematicsB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W900

Here's what Loughborough University says about its Graphic Design course.

Our Graphic Design BA (Hons) degree has an enviable reputation for developing students to be visual thinkers who excel in the creative industries.

This is a flexible degree that can be tailored to your interests – for example, in app development, animation, visual identity and branding, illustration, photography, typography and publishing, or graphic design in general. It facilitates the development of a specialised skillset that can be applied to range of industries and technical formats.

Production possibilities are vast, with final projects having previously included: corporate advertisement campaigns, children’s book illustrations, websites, smart phone and tablet apps, brochures, computer games, illustrated comics, puppet animations, and animated films, to name a few.

The course focuses on teaching practical and creative skills in traditional and new, analogue, and digital media, as well as an understanding of relevant social, cultural, economic, ethical, and sustainable contexts. Graphic Design at Loughborough is a highly competitive course that provides the very best opportunities for budding creative practitioners and many invaluable opportunities to showcase their work.

Source: Loughborough University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Creative Arts

Location

Main Site | Loughborough

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Graphic design

• Illustration

• Visual communication

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£23,950 per year
International£23,950 per year

The modules you will study

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.

How you will be assessed

The Graphic Design BA is assessed through coursework, using a variety of significant methods.

This is to encourage development of a broadly relevant set of skills and competencies for both industrial practice and further study. This includes practical projects, industrial and self-generated project work for defined user groups, technical demonstrations and training, elicitation tools, development drawing, visual research skills, essays/reflective work, seminar participation, in-class presentations, contextual research projects, workbook/logbooks, group work and peer assessments, and an industrial report or dissertation.

Loughborough University student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 288 reviews from Loughborough University's students and alumni
5 star
43%
4 star
33%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
1 star
4%
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1st year student

1 year ago

Wide variety of clubs and societies to chose from allowing all to get involved.rnBars and clubs are brilliant rncampaigns and representation of student issues regonised all the time through posters,events,marches,etc.

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Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Campus life both in the daytim and evening is very vibrant and provides an excellent atmosphere.Loads of events and activities each day to get involved in for cheap/no cost.rnrnLoughborough town life is relatively good with various shops as well as places for a night-out.rnrn

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University life

1st year student

1 year ago

Cost of living- Free cereal,tea and coffee weekdays in the morning help reduce living costsrnAccomadation costs affordable,wide range of different accommodation to suit different budgets.

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Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Wellbeing and Mental health support- Very beneficial in helping me achieve success to help manage my difficulties and challenges. rn

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Support

1st year student

1 year ago

University accomadation is brillant A wide choice of halls to chose from both self-catered and catered. Libary is open from 8am till 2am and 24/7 during exam season making it accessible to all regardless of other commitments Other campus based facilities such as university chaplaincy,gyms,stadium,sw...

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Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

My course is very niche however it provides all the fundamentals to become a sports engineer, timetable is very well organised, quality of teaching is top tier along with review reocrdings to relisten to lectures if needed. Wide variety of modules including ergonomics,CAD,biomechanics,Materierals en...

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Loughborough University

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 Loughborough University students who took the Graphic Design course - or another course in the same subject area.

Design studies

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

93%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

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?

82%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

93%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

80%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

78%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

74%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

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?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

74%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

90%

high

Student information

The Graphic Design course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Graphic design
Illustration
Visual communication
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female74%Male26%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students570
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female74%Male26%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students570
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female74%Male26%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students570
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Graphic Design at Loughborough University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Loughborough University graduates who took Graphic Design - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£22.1k

First year after graduation

£28.8k

Third year after graduation

£32.5k

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.

Source: LEO

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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