Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Northumbria University
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**On this globally recognised course you will sharpen your creativity, develop your problem solving ability, enhance your graphic language, hone your presentation skills, master graphic production techniques, and broaden your design knowledge.**You will be taught in a friendly and competitive studio environment, specifically designed to replicate the industry workplace, using the critique and feedback techniques employed industry-wide.Upon graduation, you will be fully prepared for a career in ...Read more


On this globally recognised course you will sharpen your creativity, develop your problem solving ability, enhance your graphic language, hone your presentation skills, master graphic production techniques, and broaden your design knowledge.

You will be taught in a friendly and competitive studio environment, specifically designed to replicate the industry workplace, using the critique and feedback techniques employed industry-wide.Upon graduation, you will be fully prepared for a career in one of the many creative industries. Ultimately working alongside people who value the distinctly creative way that you think and the professional way that you work.You’ll be taught by an established teaching team with many years’ experience in all aspects of Graphic Design, the creative industry and education. You will have access to robust industry and alumni links, guest lectures, the opportunity to work on live briefs from leading consultancies, the brightest and best student competitions, plus the chance to embark on organised national and international field trips. The Northumbria Graphic Design Course will essentially enable you to graduate as an accomplished and confident Graphic Designer with a creative portfolio that showcases your own personal creativity and skills.


Northumbria University is ranked 13th in Design & Crafts in the UK (Guardian University League Tables 2021).


Over 94% of students said that the course provided them with the opportunity to explore concepts in depth, apply their learning and collate ideas from different topics. (National Student Survey, 2019).


Over 90% also agreed that they were able to access the necessary equipment and facilities, that supported their learning when needed. (National Student Survey, 2019).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
8/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
Design Studies
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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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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89%
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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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Melody
15 Jan 24

The lecturers I’ve had have been extremely supportive and have been so helpful in helping me to develop my skills as a designer. They give good, productive and useful feedback and..Read more

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Emilia
13 Dec 23

friendly and constructive teachers, could be more organised with communicating term times a bit further in..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
49%
Mathematics
20%
Fashion & Textiles
17%
3D Design
15%
English Literature
15%
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£18,250 per year

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Accommodation fees - Glenamara House - Room type(Single bed), Cost per week (106.96)

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Melody
15 Jan 24
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
The lecturers I’ve had have been extremely supportive and have been so helpful in helping me to develop my skills as a designer. They give good, productive and useful feedback and...
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Emilia
13 Dec 23
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
friendly and constructive teachers, could be more organised with communicating term times a bit further in...
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Northumbria University
Northumbria University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Northumbria University offers students the opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of courses, creating a graduate community that...

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Sutherland Building, Northumberland Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.4 miles away
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