Graphic Design and Illustration BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University has a well established reputation for developing innovative designers and illustrators, highly sought after by employers in this exciting but competitive sector.- 93% of our students agreed they were satisfied with their degree in the 2020 National Student Survey- Students can access study abroad opportunities and prizes for overseas travel - Diverse range of graphic arts covered including graphic design, illustration, ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Liverpool John Moores University has a well established reputation for developing innovative designers and illustrators, highly sought after by employers in this exciting but competitive sector.- 93% of our students agreed they were satisfied with their degree in the 2020 National Student Survey- Students can access study abroad opportunities and prizes for overseas travel - Diverse range of graphic arts covered including graphic design, illustration, printmaking, photography, animation, motion graphics and interactive design- You will have opportunities to work with and be taught by renowned graphic designers, illustrators and professionals from the creative industries- Opportunities to participate in ‘live’ projects, work collaboratively or in teams, and attend freelance and networking events- Study in state-of-the-art facilities in the RIBA award-winning, Stirling Prize-nominated John Lennon Art and Design Building

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
81st
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
02 Jan 20

i am having a great time, people are wonderful and being a student is awesome. there are lots of student nights out, places to hang out with your friends and meet new..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20Subject requirements: Studying an Art/Design Level 3 qualification

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Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualificationsFurther information: At least 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 112 UCAS Tariff points in an Art/Design subject

International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualificationsAdditional information: 26 IB Diploma Points, to include Visual Arts at HL

Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualificationsGrades / subjects required: 112 UCAS Tariff points, to include Art at higher level and a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level

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To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the admissions team for details.

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
53%
Mathematics
16%
Graphic Communication
14%
Media Studies
14%
Product Design
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£16,100 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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02 Jan 20
MA Graphic Design and Illustration
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Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a civic university with a unique global presence that is rooted in Liverpool’s...

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