Graphic Design Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Graphic Design BA (Hons) Middlesex University 71% 0% 10% £9250 £14000 £16600 135 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design (with preparatory semester) BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University 80% 5% 8% £9250 £19250 114 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design BA (Hons) University of East London 50% 6% 0% £9250 £13920 £14580 101 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design and Illustration (Visual Communication) BA (Hons) University of East London 77% 6% 7% £9250 £13920 £14580 98 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design with Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of West London 80% 10% 0% £9250 £16250 100 Ealing On campus Full-time
Graphic Design (Visual Communication & Illustration) BA (Hons) University of West London 92% 0% 5% £9250 £16250 114 Ealing On campus Full-time
Graphic Design with Foundation BA (Hons) University of Westminster 58% 5% 0% £9250 £15400 123 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design BA (Hons) Ravensbourne University London 77% 5% 11% £9250 £16500 £17000 131 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Communication Design BA (Hons) University of the Arts London 68% 10% 0% £9250 - 171 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design BA (Hons) Kingston University 63% 5% 1% £9250 - 171 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Graphic Design BA (Hons) University of the Arts London 54% - 0% £9250 - 162 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design Communication BA (Hons) University of the Arts London 46% - 3% £9250 - 181 London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design (including foundation year) BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £2310 £4815 - London On campus Part-time
Graphic Design (Top-up) BA London Metropolitan University - - - £9250 £19250 - London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design BA (Hons) University of Westminster - - - £9250 £15400 - London On campus Full-time Sandwich
Graphic Design BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University - - - £2310 £4815 - London On campus Part-time
Graphic Design MA (PG) Middlesex University - - - £50 £70 £84 £112 - London On campus Part-time
Visual Communication: Graphic Design MA London Metropolitan University - - - £1170 £2020 - London On campus Part-time
Graphic Design MA Kingston University - - - £5995 £10285 - Kingston upon Thames On campus Part-time
Graphic Design and Illustration (Visual Communication) (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) University of East London - - - £9250 £13920 £14580 - London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) University of East London - - - £9250 £13920 £14580 - London On campus Full-time
Graphic Design with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Middlesex University - - - £9250 £15100 £16600 - London On campus Full-time
Art and Design (Graphic Design) - HNC HNC South Thames College - - - £6000 - - London On campus Full-time
Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HNC South Thames College - - - £6000 - - London On campus Full-time
Art and Design (Graphic Design) (Tattoo) HND South Thames College - - - £6000 - - London On campus Full-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Graphic Design

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Graphic Design who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Graphic Design

  • Visual Identity Graphic Design
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • User Interface
  • Publication Graphic Design
  • Packaging Graphic Design
  • Motion Graphic Design
  • Environmental Graphic Design
  • Art and Illustration

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Graphic Design

  • Understanding of effective graphic communication
  • Branding
  • Coding
  • Computer software skills
  • Digital media
  • Drawing and sketching
  • Moving image
  • Photography
  • Printmaking
  • Typography
  • Creativity
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Analytical skills
  • Research skills
  • Capacity to work independently
  • Presentation skills
  • Entrepreneurial skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Graphic Design who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Graphic Design (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Graphic Design at Anglia Ruskin University

30% Elementary occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Design occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Media Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

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

FAQ

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