Graphic Communication with Year Abroad
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Graphic Communication with Year Abroad
Summary
Graphic communication shapes how ideas are seen, understood and shared. It connects creativity with purpose.
On this course, you will develop the skills to become a confident and versatile designer. You will explore areas such as graphic design, motion, interaction, illustration and photography, building both technical ability and creative thinking. This course develops your employability by preparing you for future design practice and emerging technologies in the creative industries.
Key features of the course:
Summary
Graphic communication shapes how ideas are seen, understood and shared. It connects creativity with purpose.
On this course, you will develop the skills to become a confident and versatile designer. You will explore areas such as graphic design, motion, interaction, illustration and photography, building both technical ability and creative thinking. This course develops your employability by preparing you for future design practice and emerging technologies in the creative industries.
Key features of the course:
• Work on exciting live, industry‑partnered projects with leading organisations such as Kew Gardens, the Houses of Parliament, De La Rue, and Museum of Youth Culture.
• Take part in an internship at our Winchester School of Arts design studio, Studio 3015, to graduate industry‑ready with real project experience.
• Enter prestigious national and international design competitions, including those run by D&AD, the International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD), the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and the Silent Book Competition.
• Guest lecture series where industry professionals reveal insights into contemporary practice, where you can also build connections with designers, studios and creative agencies.
• Connect with the design community through studio visits, portfolio reviews and industry engagement events, exposing you to professional expectations and career pathways.
• Showcase your work publicly at exhibitions, including the Winchester School of Art Degree Show and key London graduate events.
• Study abroad with a partner university to enhance your degree through global academic and cultural experience.
• Gain employability through the Year in Employment (YIE) supported by our Career Advantage programme and dedicated careers advisers.
Student support
You will be part of a creative community, supported by tutors who are committed to helping you develop your ideas and your practice.
Working closely with your peers, you will collaborate, share inspiration and build confidence in a supportive studio environment.
Further information
The BA Graphic Communication is a three-year, full-time course at our vibrant Winchester School of Art campus. You can also apply to add a year abroad or year in industry, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.
See our fantastic graduating student work here: https://wsagraphiccomms.co.uk
Find out more on our course page.
Why Choose University of Southampton During Clearing?
As a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is renowned for their research impact. You’ll have access to top-class teaching and lecturers. You’ll be taught by the people who are solving some of the world’s most complex problems.
You'll also be put in good stead for the future, as they’ll kick start your career with incredible opportunities. They’re targeted by the top employers, with industry placements and world-class research facilities.
And they're committed to making sure you have everything you need to reach your potential, from g...
As a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is renowned for their research impact. You’ll have access to top-class teaching and lecturers. You’ll be taught by the people who are solving some of the world’s most complex problems.
You'll also be put in good stead for the future, as they’ll kick start your career with incredible opportunities. They’re targeted by the top employers, with industry placements and world-class research facilities.
And they're committed to making sure you have everything you need to reach your potential, from guaranteed accommodation in Clearing to 24/7 wellbeing support, 365 days a year (*for accommodation apply by 17th August, see website).
Do you want to study in a buzzing city on the south coast? Join a dynamic global community of 26,000 students, including 9,000 international students from 140 countries.With over 370 clubs and societies to explore, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect and thrive.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Winchester School of Art
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W212
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
B,B,C
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in an A level, or Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus C in an A level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
BBC from three A levels or BB from two A levels and C from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Extended Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BC in two A levels, or Merit in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BB in two A levels.
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