Graphic Design with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub.**Graphic design is a dynamic subject that enriches and influences all aspects of our visual environment. The studio-focused course at Wolverhampton is designed to be responsive to this and is continually reflective in order to positively contribute to your student experience. Perfect for intellectually curious individuals with creative ambition.The Graphic Design ...Read more


This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub.

Graphic design is a dynamic subject that enriches and influences all aspects of our visual environment. The studio-focused course at Wolverhampton is designed to be responsive to this and is continually reflective in order to positively contribute to your student experience. Perfect for intellectually curious individuals with creative ambition.The Graphic Design course encourages students to engage with design at a professional level across all print and screen media. Ideas and their development are all-important and we create an environment that encourages creative thinking.The Foundation year prepares students for university level study. Successful completion of our Foundation course permits access to any of our Art or Digital Media BA (Hons) or BDes (Hons) degree courses, which include Fashion, Fine Art, Furniture Design, Glass and Ceramics, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Paint and Print Making, Photography, Product Design, Sculpture and Environmental Art — The Foundation year begins with modules aimed at providing transferable study skills and then, in the second semester, gives students the opportunity to study more specialist modules, with a focus on various aspects of Arts and Digital Media.Our programme of assignments allows you to design for areas including branding, editorial, exhibition, packaging and visual identity. You will use digital tools to develop screen-based and web solutions that are interactive, immersive and challenging. Most importantly, the course encourages you to become a thoughtful designer – producing creative work that has a place in and benefit to contemporary culture and society.The course is focused on employability; you have the opportunity to meet and work with design companies large and small and to collaborate internationally on assignments with overseas universities. You are also able to boost your CV with student prizes sponsored by notable companies such as Rotovision and Sheaffer.Many students undertake live briefs, competitions and professional placements helping to build experience and to enhance their confidence. Our alumni have secured positions at all levels of the profession around the world successfully contributing to the creative industries and global economies. Why not join them?

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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80/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
69th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
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 - 81 = 19% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
19%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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

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48 Grades / Points required

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

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

MP Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

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

Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

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Core grade needs to be D or E

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

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

Chemistry
31%
Biology
29%
Art & Design
19%
Mathematics
16%
Psychology
14%
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Uni info

University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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University of Wolverhampton
Admissions Unit Camp Street Wolverhampton WV1 1AD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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