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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Graphic Communication
University of South Wales
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Graphic Communication course at University of South Wales.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
To include a relevant Art and design subject.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
The Graphic Communication course at University of South Wales 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Graphics | C |
| Art and Design | B |
| Fine Art | C |
| Business Studies | E |
| Computer Science | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Graphics | C |
| Art and Design | A |
| Photography | A |
| Media Studies | C |
| Psychology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: WF13
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Graphic Communication course.
If you are interested in how people read and understand images and text, and want to help them in almost every aspect of their lives, the Graphic Communication degree at the University of South Wales is for you. You’ll develop skills that are essential for creative communication, including printed media, advertising, corporate branding, publicity, editorial, and information and interactive web design. The emphasis is on practical studio-based work, reinforced by lectures and seminars.
There are live projects each year, working directly with design companies and industrial clients to enhance your portfolio and employability. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter industry competitions and follow in the footsteps of our award-winning students such as Samantha Withers, winner of Starpack, and Kirsty Alexander, who came third in the Puffin Book Prize.
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
Cardiff | Cardiff
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Graphic design
• Visual communication
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £9,790 per year |
| International | £16,200 per year |
The modules you will study
In your first year, you will get a solid grounding in the elements of graphic communication. You can develop and push your creative ideas using traditional media and new technologies. You will explore type, brands, life drawing, and computer graphics using industry-standard software.
In year two, you can focus on specific areas of graphic communication such as print or interactive media, and explore design theory to support your practical work. To ensure you are ready for the workplace, we will introduce you to aspects of professional practice and development.
Your final year is an exciting one as it is your chance to shine. There are plenty of live briefs and competitions that culminate in a major project and the annual design show. For this, you will have the challenge of creating your own brief to showcase the skills and creativity you have developed.
Year One •Graphic Communication projects •Visual Studies •Design in Context •Computers Graphic Applications
Year Two •Graphic Communication Projects 2 •Graphic Communication Projects 3 •Graphic Design in Context •Professional Design and Practice •Creative Industry Collaborative Project •Work Experience
Year Three •Graphic Communication Final Project •Critical Research •Design Management •Design Competition
How you will be assessed
Your work is assessed entirely through the submission of coursework, with the majority (80%) through a practical portfolio of work. The remaining elements integrate practice and theory through written and other forms. You will be encouraged to discuss your work critically with staff, leading designers and other students, through individual and group critiques in a supportive studio environment.
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I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
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1 year ago
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1st year student
1 year ago
Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales
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 South Wales students who took the Graphic Communication course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
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?
90%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
high
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
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?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
76%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
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?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
87%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
The Graphic Communication course at University of South Wales 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Graphic Communication course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of South Wales graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
54%
Say it fits with future plans
39%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
21%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
14%
Elementary occupations
13%
Sales occupations
13%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
Graduate statistics
66%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
52%
Say it fits with future plans
53%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
18%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
11%
Elementary occupations
9%
Design occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Graphic Communication - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£24.5k
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 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
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