Graphic Communication BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Graphic Communication BA (Hons)
If you are interested in how people read and understand images and text, and want to help them in almost every aspect of their lives, the Graphic Communication degree at the University of South Wales is for you. You’ll develop skills that are essential for creative communication, including printed media, advertising, corporate branding, publicity, editorial, and information and interactive web design. The emphasis is on practical studio-based work, reinforced by lectures and seminars.
There are live projects each year, working directly with design companies and industrial c...
If you are interested in how people read and understand images and text, and want to help them in almost every aspect of their lives, the Graphic Communication degree at the University of South Wales is for you. You’ll develop skills that are essential for creative communication, including printed media, advertising, corporate branding, publicity, editorial, and information and interactive web design. The emphasis is on practical studio-based work, reinforced by lectures and seminars.<br/><br/>There are live projects each year, working directly with design companies and industrial clients to enhance your portfolio and employability. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter industry competitions and follow in the footsteps of our award-winning students such as Samantha Withers, winner of Starpack, and Kirsty Alexander, who came third in the Puffin Book Prize.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Cardiff
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WF13
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
To include a relevant Art and design subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points to include a relevant Art and Design subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
To include a relevant Art and design subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
C,C,C
To include a relevant Art and design subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs  | Academic Year | Year | 
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 
| International | £15,850 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 

























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