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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Graphic Communication
University of Southampton
Entry requirements
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W211
Here's what University of Southampton says about its Graphic Communication course.
About this course Study BA Graphic Communication and develop the expertise and knowledge to become a design expert. Learn core skills in graphic design, motion, interaction, illustration and photography. You can choose to focus on a specialism or keep your interests broad as an interdisciplinary designer. You'll learn visual, technical, transferable and conceptual skills through your engagement with four communities of learning including design for good, identity and information, language and narrative & future environments.
The latest industry knowledge is embedded into this graphic communication course, to help you become a career-ready designer. You’ll engage with creative professionals who will share their expertise and creative practice which will prepare you for a wide range of creative careers where 92% of our graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2022/2023, published in 2025).
Key features of the course:
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Take part in exhibitions from the WSA degree show to the London graduate showcase.
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Enter international competitions such as the Silent Book Contest and the Student Award Scheme run by the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD).
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Attend weekly guest lecture series allows you to meet and discuss the work of exciting contemporary practitioners and creative agencies, and build important industry networks.
Student Support You’ll become part of a close-knit community, supported by inspiring tutors who are committed to helping students achieve their creative goals. You will be working closely with your peers in a close-knit class, you’ll collaborate, inspire one another and explore concepts you are passionate about.
Further information The BA Graphic Communication is a three-year, full-time course at our Winchester School of Art. You can also apply to add a year abroad or year in industry, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.
Source: University of Southampton
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Winchester School of Art
Location
Winchester School of Art | Winchester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Media and communication studies
• Computer games graphics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Over the three years of this Graphic Communication course, you will explore a broad range of graphic design and build skills in areas like illustrations and photography.
Year 1: Introduction to Graphic Communication; Contemporary Practice and Critical Issues; Histories & Theories of Graphic Communication; Communities of Learning Year 2: Explorations; Professional & Critical Contexts; Self-initiated Project; Collaborate Year 3: Final Project; Promotion and Showcase; External Projects; Professional Planning
You will also have opportunities to tailor your learning through student-selected year in employment or year abroad.
For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.
How you will be assessed
The learning activities for this course include the following:
lectures classes and tutorials coursework individual and group projects independent learning (studying on your own)
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Southampton
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Graphic Communication course at University of Southampton 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
low
Teaching on my course
76%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
60%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
med
Learning opportunities
73%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
30%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
65%
low
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?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
68%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
45%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
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?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
36%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
med
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?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
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?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
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?
97%
high
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
57%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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?
83%
med
Student information
The Graphic Communication course at University of Southampton 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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Fine Art | B | |||||
| Graphics | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Film Studies | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Fine Art | A* | |||||
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 Southampton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
92%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
87%
Say it fits with future plans
84%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
78%
Information Technology Professionals
3%
Business and public service associate professionals
3%
Elementary occupations
2%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
30%
Say it fits with future plans
25%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Elementary occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Graphic Communication course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Southampton graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£39.1k
First year after graduation
£46.7k
Third year after graduation
£72.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£25.4k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
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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