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

Graphic Design

University of Lancashire

(4.4)
367 reviews

Entry requirements

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

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A level

96 points at A2.

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Submit a portfolio

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W210

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

Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design course has been running for nearly 50 years. And is now one of the most established and successful courses of its kind in the country.

Why study with us

  • Graphic Design students have accumulated over 200 major industry awards and commendations over the past 20 years.

  • We have strong links with industry and you’ll benefit from placement opportunities. Many of our students spend a year working in top agencies in the North West, London or even overseas.

  • Every year our students are successful in winning prestigious awards at national and international competitions. Such as D&AD (Design and Art Direction), YCN (Young Creative Network) and Creative Conscience to name a few.

What you'll do

  • Our long-running Graphic Design course has consistently stood for excellence in design. We are recognised for our relevance to industry and employability.

  • You’ll have access to fantastic facilities. Including Mac suites loaded with the latest industry software such as the Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Every year we hold a Design Conference Week featuring various national and international guest speakers. From all areas of graphic design, branding, advertising, illustration, media and digital design.

Future Careers

Many of our graduates have gone on to secure creative roles in leading graphic design and creative agencies.

Source: University of Lancashire

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Graphic Design at University of Lancashire.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

School of Arts and Media

Location

Preston Campus | Preston

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Graphic design

Start date

21 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
Channel Islands£9,535 per year

The modules you will study

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

University of Lancashire student reviews

(4.4)
Based on 367 reviews from University of Lancashire's students and alumni
5 star
60%
4 star
25%
3 star
10%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
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Foundation year student

1 year ago

Uni life is a roller coaster ride and is great

(5)
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1 year ago

Rates are pretty good

(4)
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Foundation year student

1 year ago

Support is great

(5)
Support

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union

(5)
Facilities

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Course is really great with a lot of opportunities

(5)
Course

Foundation year student

1 year ago

University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful

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Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire

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 University of Lancashire 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?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

high

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

97%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

94%

high

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

96%

high

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

85%

med

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

97%

high

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

96%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

92%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

high

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

92%

high

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

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

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

89%

high

How well organised is your course?

96%

high

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

94%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

high

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

91%

high

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

93%

high

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

97%

high

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

92%

high

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

96%

high

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

95%

high

Student information

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Graphic Design or another course from the same subject area.

Graphic design
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female60%Male40%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students95
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
GraphicsA
PhotographyA*
Fine ArtB
Media StudiesB
LawC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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

Earnings after graduation

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

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£19k

First year after graduation

£21.9k

Third year after graduation

£23.7k

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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