Graphic Design BA (Hons)

**Build your portfolio and develop as a unique graphic designer. This course positions you within a diverse industry, able to adapt to exciting opportunities.**<br/><br/>Develop your creative approach to the practice of graphic design, by working on a combination of industry projects, course briefs and self-initiated concepts<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Explore the spectrum of disciplines including editorial, digital, photography, typography, motion graphics and film<br/><br/><br/>- Undertake national and international competition briefs which are assessed by industry professionals and academics<br/><br/><br/>- Discover your strengths and develop your individual style<br/><br/><br/>- Have the opportunity to gain professional mentoring from visiting practitioners from diverse fields of communication design<br/><br/><br/>- Engage with organised studio visits alongside external exhibitions and events<br/><br/><br/>- Showcase your projects to the public and impress industry through physical and digital exhibitions and campaigns<br/><br/><br/>- Drive your own learning and set your own targets, as you would in the workplace<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>**Real life experience**<br/>Our students have worked alongside practitioners and on live briefs from organisations such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Penguin<br/><br/><br/>- The BBC<br/><br/><br/>- Leeds Art Gallery<br/><br/><br/>- The NHS <br/><br/><br/>- Harvey Nichols<br/><br/><br/>- ThreeTenSeven <br/><br/><br/>**Hands-on opportunities**<br/>Your course team will draw upon extensive local, national and international connections to offer multidisciplinary experiences within the field of graphic design. They’ll also guide you through decisions about specialisms and professional practice. You’ll have the opportunity to negotiate a short internship or placement as part of your final year of study. Recent graduates have undertaken internships at Accept & Proceed, Field, Spin and Us Studio, which have subsequently led to employment.<br/><br/>**INSIDE/OUT**<br/>Our INSIDE/OUT lecture series brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site.<br/><br/>**Why study the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course at Leeds Beckett University?**<br/>-* 100% of BA (Hons) Graphic Design graduates* in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22)<br/>- **97% of students on BA (Hons) Graphic Design** were positive about the way teaching staff explain things (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- **Leeds thriving creative sector and our close links to industry** create countless internship and placement opportunities for graphic design students and graduates<br/><br/><br/>- **Tutors with extensive experience as active practitioners** will share their knowledge and professional contacts<br/><br/><br/>- Study withing **one of the largest university arts communities** in the north <br/>

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.