Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Graphic Design is a hands-on, ideas-driven studio-based course where you will learn a variety of approaches to visual communication. Distinctive creative personalities are nurtured and the unconventional is actively encouraged. After developing your creative visual language in Year 1, you will be able to apply your skills to a range of personal and industry-related projects in Year 2. Your final year will see you develop a professional portfolio that reflects your personal interests and ...Read more

Graphic Design is a hands-on, ideas-driven studio-based course where you will learn a variety of approaches to visual communication. Distinctive creative personalities are nurtured and the unconventional is actively encouraged. After developing your creative visual language in Year 1, you will be able to apply your skills to a range of personal and industry-related projects in Year 2. Your final year will see you develop a professional portfolio that reflects your personal interests and individual career aspirations.At all stages of the course we focus on contemporary and relevant design that embraces intellectual curiosity and design as an experience. You have the opportunity to connect with industry, either through visiting speakers, live briefs or work experience.Find out more about this course, staff and facilities and view student work at www.art.mmu.ac.uk/graphicdesign


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

- Opportunities for work placements throughout the UK.- Benefit from a range of industry-standard equipment alongside tools for traditional craft techniques.- Collaborative, interdisciplinary opportunities to work with students and staff from across the School of Art.- Students' successes include awards in regional, national and international arenas including D&AD Global Student Awards, ISTD, Young Creative Network, Openad Talent and the Global Spin Awards.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
21st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
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Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Dhruv
07 Nov 23

Really like the environment inside the student buildings..Read more

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07 Nov 23

I really like Manchester met in general, it offers a whole host of courses so there is a spot and environment for..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

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

Art & Design
57%
Fashion & Textiles
28%
Photography
18%
English Literature
18%
Graphic Communication
15%
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£20,000 per year

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Accommodation Fees - HALL(ARCHWAY, ROOM TYPE(Ensuite) 185, WEEKS-44

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Dhruv
07 Nov 23
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Really like the environment inside the student buildings...
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07 Nov 23
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
I really like Manchester met in general, it offers a whole host of courses so there is a spot and environment for...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

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Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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