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

Graphic Design

Entry requirements

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

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W211

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

Graphic design is a dynamic subject that enriches and influences all aspects of our visual environment. The studio-focused course at Wolverhampton is designed to be responsive to this and is continually reflective in order to positively contribute to your student experience. Perfect for intellectually curious individuals with creative ambition.

The Graphic Design course encourages students to engage with design at a professional level across all print and screen media. Ideas and their development are all-important and we create an environment that encourages creative thinking.

Our programme of assignments allows you to design for areas including branding, editorial, exhibition, packaging and visual identity. You will use digital tools to develop screen-based and web solutions that are interactive, immersive and challenging. Most importantly, the course encourages you to become a thoughtful designer – producing creative work that has a place in and benefit to contemporary culture and society.

The course is focused on employability; you have the opportunity to meet and work with design companies large and small and to collaborate internationally on assignments with overseas universities. You are also able to boost your CV with student prizes sponsored by notable companies such as Rotovision and Sheaffer.

Many students undertake live briefs, competitions and professional placements helping to build experience and to enhance their confidence. Our alumni have secured positions at all levels of the profession around the world successfully contributing to the creative industries and global economies. Why not join them?

The Graphic Design course at Wolverhampton will equip you with the skills and confidence to work in this exciting and dynamic industry, encouraging you to become the designer you want to be. Emphasis is on developing creativity; digital and analogue design skills and strategic thinking. The learning experience encompasses lectures, workshops, tutorials and independent study. There are also talks from industry professionals, UK and international trips, competitions and live briefs. Whether you are intrigued by packaging or love editorial design. Excited by advertising and branding, or want to work with the web, social media, apps or viral marketing. Whatever direction you want to take, this course will bring out the best in you. Course staff are industry professionals with a range of expertise and diverse experience.

Course details

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

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

School of Creative Industries

Location

University of Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Graphic design

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of Wolverhampton reviews

(3.6)
Based on 107 reviews from University of Wolverhampton's students and alumni
5 star
20%
4 star
34%
3 star
35%
2 star
8%
1 star
3%
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Graduate

Decent , gets better every year but need home students to represent

(4)

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Graduate

Poor , no friends or social events

(1)

1 year ago

Graduate

Wish we had more grants

(4)

1 year ago

Graduate

Back forth support with academic support but lecturer are helpful

(3)

1 year ago

Graduate

Good facilities mediocre. Poor computers

(4)

1 year ago

Graduate

Good content and well structured

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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

Design studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

95%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

95%

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?

100%

high

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

90%

med

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

95%

high

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

86%

high

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

100%

high

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

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

95%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

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

95%

high

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

95%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

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

81%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

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

80%

med

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

95%

high

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

100%

high

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

86%

high

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

95%

high

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

100%

high

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

84%

high

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

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

Graphic design
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female45%Male55%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
First year dropout rate9%
Number of students55
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Graphic CommunicationB
Fine ArtC
BiologyD
English Language and LiteratureB
English LiteratureA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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

Earnings after graduation

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

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£15k

First year after graduation

£18.2k

Third year after graduation

£19.7k

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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