University of Suffolk
Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration) BA (Hons)
University of Suffolk

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration) BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University of Suffolk for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
100 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £18500 £22000
25-75 percentile range £16000 - £22500 £14000 - £22500 £16000 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22025 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £25071 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974

Course Description

Our Graphics degrees were rated at 100% by our students in the National Student Satisfaction Survey 2022.

Our Graphic Illustration and Graphic Design courses offer you something unique. Unlike other universities we teach both degrees together. So, rather than being tied to one study route, you can be flexible and transfer between courses as you progress.

For instance, if you decide you would like to be a broad based graphic designer rather than a specialist illustrator, you can transfer to the Graphic Design route to study this pathway in much more depth.

This way, you get the most out of your time with us – tailoring your degree, exploring your career options and strengthening your personal approach to your creative process.

We are proud that many of our graduates find jobs with respected graphic design studios in Suffolk, while others have gone on to work at national organisations and brands including Government Digital Services, FutureGov, Fat Face Clothing, Penguin Random House, The National Theatre, The British Museum and Select Model Management.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration) BA (Hons) at University of Suffolk

35%
25% Sales occupations
10% Protective service occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Conservation and environment professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Graphic Design (Graphic Illustration) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £13992 year 1
International £13992 year 1
Ireland £13992 year 1

Additional fee information

Ipswich Award- A £1,000 award for students starting in September 2024 who meet or exceed academic entry requirements - see our website for details.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Suffolk in top UK and global rankings.

See all 8 university rankings of University of Suffolk

About University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk is a publicly funded higher education institution situated in both Suffolk and Norfolk, in the East Anglia region of England. There are four campuses operated by this university in Suffolk, including those of Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich. Students also attend a site located in Norfolk, known as the Great Yarmouth campus. Prospective applicants can expect a career-oriented university, with traditional Liberal Arts degree offerings. When it comes to enjoying your free time, you have access to a varied selection of well funded and organised Clubs and Societies that take place on-campus, with high levels of participation.

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Student composition of University of Suffolk

undergraduates:
12245
postgraduates:
265
Total:
12510
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