Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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3 Years

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

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**Combine the key areas of graphic design and illustration practice in this broad-based Graphic Design course.**- Understand design conventions to challenge them, working across print, screen and interactive media.- Learn through carefully structured modules taught by supportive, experienced staff.- Experience working with clients and solve real production problems through live briefs.Graphic Design at the Bath School of Design is a well-established course with an excellent reputation and ...Read more


Combine the key areas of graphic design and illustration practice in this broad-based Graphic Design course.

- Understand design conventions to challenge them, working across print, screen and interactive media.- Learn through carefully structured modules taught by supportive, experienced staff.- Experience working with clients and solve real production problems through live briefs.Graphic Design at the Bath School of Design is a well-established course with an excellent reputation and employment record. You’ll learn through a comprehensive making-based experience, designed to equip you with the full range of skills you’ll need to thrive in the dynamic and interconnected creative industries.You’ll develop works across print, screen and interactive media, and be taught by a team of full-time and visiting tutors, who are design specialists, illustrators or graphic communication practitioners.You’ll be supported through excellent workshop facilities in specialist areas such as letterpress, photography, screen printing, etching, lithography and digital design, and through our course-specific lecture series, delivered by highly-regarded national and international designers and illustrators.

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Art & Design
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
104th
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 - 74 = 26% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
26%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
26 May 21

In the three years here, I have learnt to broaden my skills and learn new techniques such as developing my own film or etching. I’ve made connections with other designers in the..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
03 Mar 15

First year has been challenging but I have enjoyed myself and look forward to next..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A Level - grades BBB-BCC including a Grade B in Art and Design or related subject.

Typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher) together with evidence of experience in Art and Design.

A minimum of 32 points are required.

Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject, or evidence of experience in Art and Design.

Grade Merit is preferred in a relevant subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

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

Art & Design
55%
Fashion & Textiles
30%
Photography
21%
English Literature
18%
Graphic Communication
17%
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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£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 Channel Islands

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SR
Student Reviewer
26 May 21
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
In the three years here, I have learnt to broaden my skills and learn new techniques such as developing my own film or etching. I’ve made connections with other designers in the...
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SR
Student Reviewer
03 Mar 15
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
First year has been challenging but I have enjoyed myself and look forward to next...
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Bath Spa University
Newton Park Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 9BN United Kingdom
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