Graphic Design

York St John University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

Graphic Design BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at York St John University, based in York, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 104 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

104 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Graphic design is everywhere. Immerse yourself in the art of visual communication.

Learn the principles of visual language and the impact of graphic design. You will take the knowledge and techniques you learn and apply them to different practical projects. We encourage creativity, so you will be able to use different mediums and platforms to develop creative design solutions that are uniquely yours. It's time to find your specialism.

This course gives you the knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in graphic design. When you join us you will start by learning ways to generate concepts and ideas. You will evolve your skills in artistic layout, drawing and visual communication. Projects throughout the degree allow you to focus on your practical abilities. These projects increase in complexity as you progress and involve working with private clients. As you work on them you will learn about:

Typography
Branding
Composition
Image making
Motion graphics
User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design
Print production
3D type and lettering
Alongside this practical exploration, we will also introduce you to the histories and theories of graphic design. This will allow you to identify what interests you most, so you can conduct your own research in these areas.

When you choose to study with us, you get more than the skills you need to succeed. You gain experiences that make you stand out. We give you opportunities to:

Work with private clients and graphic design companies on live briefs
Enter design competitions to showcase your work internationally
Complete work placements in industry and learn from visiting professionals
Visit international cities to experience contemporary design around the world and find new inspiration
Exhibit your work at our annual degree show, the perfect way to build a professional network.
Our team of expert designers and technical specialists will really get to know you by supporting your personal practice and ambitions.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000