Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Now more than ever, the world needs graphic designers to create impactful, purposeful communication. This course equips you to meet that demand - just like our graduates now thriving in top creative studios.

Get hands-on with unique resources
Learn from experts and gain practical skills with regular access to the latest digital and analogue ‘CreaTech’ facilities.

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With our tailored approach to teaching, enjoy enviable support in your journey through university.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

W218

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

104

Scottish Higher

In combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Art & Design, Humanities or Combined), with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

In any subject

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

104 UCAS tariff points. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D

In any subject

Scottish Advanced Higher

104 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers

Extended Project

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

A level

104 tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels

T Level

M

Preference on Digital Production, Design and Development, but other subjects may be considered on an individual basis.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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