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

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Peel Park Campus 1

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Peel Park Campus 1

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Duration

3 Years

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Graphic Design has played a key part in the application of new tools and technologies which innovate how visual content is created, communicated, and consumed. Today, as digital software, platforms and environments continue to evolve and change and so has the role of design and the designer.A Graphic Design degree at Salford will provide you with an exciting opportunity to learn about and engage with the professional world of design, and to develop an individual, highly skilled practice that ...Read more

Graphic Design has played a key part in the application of new tools and technologies which innovate how visual content is created, communicated, and consumed. Today, as digital software, platforms and environments continue to evolve and change and so has the role of design and the designer.A Graphic Design degree at Salford will provide you with an exciting opportunity to learn about and engage with the professional world of design, and to develop an individual, highly skilled practice that matches your ambitions for life after graduationIn year one you will be introduced to the essential principles of Graphic Design and through live and collaborative projects in year two you will have the opportunity to develop a whole range of practical, conceptual, collaborative, and technical skills. These are fundamental to ensure we to prepare you for a career in the creative industries. In the final year of this Graphic Design degree course you’ll complete a personal project to showcase your individual interests, where you’ll also have the opportunity to explore digital and traditional approaches to design and producing a range of outcomes that could include branding guidelines; prototypes for apps and websites; printed publications; social media materials; illustrations; typefaces; animations; and to build a unique portfolio of work that highlights your approach and abilities as a designer and an innovator.You will be working with a diverse and experienced course team whose own work includes projects with Disney, Bloomberg, BBC, Guardian News and Microsoft. In addition, our staff team have worked with major international magazine and publishing companies. Working also with well-known figures from the music industry including New Order and The Doves; members of our team have also undertaken important funded projects exploring the role identity within music.Studying in our state-of-the-art New Adelphi building and based in Greater Manchester you will benefit from a wide range of research and networking opportunities. You’ll be surrounded by Design Studios, independent galleries, Museums and leading online brands and Social Media creatives. You’ll engage with a mix of industry related and externally partnered projects undertaking assignments that investigate the social impact and potential of design as a driver of change.Our students have won awards from prestigious competitions, recent wins include a D&AD (Design &. Art Direction) pencil winner, ISTD (International Society of Typographic Designers) and two student successes at the YCN (You Can Now) awards. Many of our students have also won bids for incubation start-up grants to create and generate their own businesses via support from the University of Salford business grants scheme. You will:Learn about the broad applications of graphic design, with the opportunity to focus and personalise your studiesOvercome visual communication challenges using your research skills and ability to develop ideasLearn about both digital and traditional design processes to equip you for a wide range of roles in your careerGraduate with a portfolio of work that you can share with potential employers or clients as you progress into your career.


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Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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04 Mar 25

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07 Feb 24

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 31 Grades / Points required

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

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

104 - 112 UCAS Points with a B/C grade in an Art & Design / Design & Technology based subject

104 - 112 UCAS Points including Art & Design / Design & Technology subject

To include an Art and Design / Design & Technology based subject.

104 - 112 UCAS Points with a B/C grade in an Art & Design / Design & Technology based subject

including Art & Design / Design & Technology subject

104 - 112 UCAS Points including Art & Design / Design & Technology subject

In an Art & Design / Design & Technology based subject

including Art & Design / Design & Technology subject

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

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

Art & Design
31%
Graphic Communication
25%
Mathematics
23%
Media Studies
21%
Photography
19%
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University of Salford
University of Salford , Salford

Located just minutes from Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the University of Salford is a hub of contemporary learning...

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