Graphic Design Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Middlesex University 71% 6% 9% £9250 £14000 115 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 80% 10% 18% £9250 £17110 117 London On campus Full-time
University of East London 50% 5% 0% £9250 £13080 90 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 74% 10% 0% £2310 £4277 124 London On campus Part-time
London Metropolitan University 74% 10% 0% £2310 £4277 124 London On campus Part-time
University of East London 77% 5% 5% £9250 £13080 92 London On campus Full-time
University of Westminster 58% 6% 0% £9250 £14400 138 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 74% 10% 0% £2310 £4277 124 London On campus Part-time
University of West London 80% 6% 10% £9250 £13250 105 Ealing On campus Full-time
University of West London 92% 6% 15% £9250 £13250 130 Ealing On campus Full-time
University of East London 50% 5% 0% £9250 £13080 90 London On campus Full-time
University of Westminster 58% 6% 0% £9250 £14400 138 London On campus Full-time
Middlesex University 71% 6% 9% £9250 £14000 115 London On campus Full-time
University of the Arts London 54% 10% 5% £9250 - 144 London On campus Full-time
University of the Arts London 68% 5% 1% £9250 - 164 London On campus Full-time
Kingston University 63% 4% 5% £9250 - 179 Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
University of the Arts London 46% 10% 4% £9250 - 180 London On campus Full-time
London Metropolitan University 46% 10% 4% £1035 £1805 180 London On campus Part-time
Ravensbourne University London - - - £9250 £16500 - London On campus Full-time
Morley College - - - £6165 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5100 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5100 - - London On campus Full-time
New City College - - - £7000 - - London On campus Full-time
South Thames College - - - £5100 - - London On campus Full-time
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3 Online Graphic Design Courses.
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199 Graphic Design Courses in the UK.
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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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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

Example below based on all graduates of Graphic Design at Brunel University

23% Design occupations
20% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
20% Engineering professionals
9% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
4% Skilled trades occupations
4% Elementary occupations
3% Sales occupations
2% Business and public service associate professionals
1% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Graphic Design.

FAQ

The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.

Graphic Design (Visual Communication & Illustration) - BA (Hons) at University of West London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 92 out of 100 among 15 respondents.