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

Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) course at University of Hertfordshire.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

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Most popular A-levels studied

The Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) course at University of Hertfordshire 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
Marketing
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
Media StudiesC
SociologyC
HistoryB
English LiteratureD
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
Media StudiesE
Art and DesignD
Computer ScienceE
GeographyD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W215

Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) course.

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) award allows graphic design students to tailor their portfolio for careers in the advertising and branding industries. Level 4 introduces core graphic design skills, before a series of specialised modules at Level 5 and 6 explore the fundamentals of advertising and branding. Workshops, assignments and live briefs will introduce skills such as art direction, copywriting and brand strategy

Source: University of Hertfordshire

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) at University of Hertfordshire.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

Creative Arts

Location

Main Site | Hatfield

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Graphic design

• Advertising

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year

University of Hertfordshire student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 101 reviews from University of Hertfordshire's students and alumni
5 star
48%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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Architecture

10 months ago

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Architecture

10 months ago

I would commute to university, so I had a balance of university life experience and home experience. I would recommend fully committing to a full time university experience, living locally and engaging with other students and events.

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University life

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Architecture

10 months ago

I was part-time employed during my time, so never felt any financial issues. However, I supposed having to work, highlights that university in general has a financial impact.

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Finance

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The architecture department have dedicated members to support professional and personal development

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Support

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Architecture

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Great support, and access to everything you could need.

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Facilities

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Architecture

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My undergraduate architecture experience was truly transformative. The program exposed me to a wide range of skills and pushed me to be more creative and experimental, which built both my confidence and design ability. The supportive environment fostered by faculty and peers allowed me to thrive, en...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Marketing
Design studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

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?

95%

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?

89%

high

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

91%

high

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

93%

high

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

87%

med

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

87%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

95%

high

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

87%

high

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

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

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

88%

high

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

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?

89%

med

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

94%

high

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

88%

high

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

88%

med

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

91%

high

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

83%

high

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

92%

med

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

89%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

90%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

87%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

med

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

78%

low

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?

88%

med

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

89%

med

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

81%

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?

90%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

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

80%

med

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

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

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

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

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?

84%

low

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

81%

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?

83%

med

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

86%

med

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

75%

med

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

85%

low

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

80%

med

Student information

The Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) course at University of Hertfordshire 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
Marketing
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female48%Male51%
Where students come from
International24%UK76%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students345
Mode of study
Full-time84%Part-time16%
Gender ratio
Female53%Male44%Other4%
Where students come from
International32%UK68%
Student performance
2:1 or above77%
Number of students85
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hertfordshire graduates across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Design studies

Graduate statistics

56%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

67%

Say it fits with future plans

51%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Sports and fitness occupations

6%

Elementary occupations

5%

Media Professionals

5%

Other Educational Professionals

Graduate statistics

54%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

84%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

17%

Administrative occupations

15%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

13%

Business and public service associate professionals

9%

Skilled trades occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Graphic Design (Advertising and Branding) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Hertfordshire graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Creative arts and design

Earnings

£24.8k

First year after graduation

£28.1k

Third year after graduation

£34.3k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£22.6k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£27.7k

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 (Advertising and Branding).

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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