BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Arts University Plymouth

Programme overview

A graphic design degree centred on innovation, sustainability and real-world impact, from bold branding to socially responsible campaigns. Students have been recognised by D&AD Best in Show, Creative Conscience and JDO Raw, and can take a semester of study with partner institutions in Europe and North America.

Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time; 4 years full-time (7 part-time) with Integrated Foundation year | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional sandwich year (placements and internships) | Intake: 2026 and 2027 entry | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Branding, campaigns and visual communication with live briefs and industry links including The Design Kids, Creative Conscience and Plymouth Design Forum. Year One units: Methods & Materials, Encountering Place, Exploring Subject and Platforms of Exchange. Year Two: Speculative Strategies, Global Challenges, Ideas & Audience and Emergent Practice, with an optional sandwich year of placements and internships. Year Three: Research & Development, Publication, Positioning Practice and Final Project.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include Graphic Designers, Marketing Managers, Letterpress Designers, Web Designers, Brand Managers, Print Designers, Digital and Motion Graphic Designers, UX Designers, App Designers, Content Producers, Studio Managers and Creative Directors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points from an Art & Design Foundation Diploma, A-levels, BTEC Extended Diploma (MMM), Access to HE Art & Design, T-Levels, Irish/Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, International Baccalaureate or international equivalents; portfolio required. Applicants with less traditional routes are considered on portfolio and creative experience. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 50, WAEC English C4). UCAS code W214 (3-year) / W211 (4-year Integrated Foundation); institution code P65.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). BA (Hons) full-time UK fee; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). BA (Hons) full-time EU & international fee Source

Intake: 2026 and 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time; 4 years full-time (7 part-time) with Integrated Foundation ye

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/b115b240-5d68-5d7b-d843-3a7d424b1198/graphic-design?studyYear=2027

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