BA (Hons) Graphic Design at Leeds Arts University

Programme overview

Graphic Design offers a practice-based, dynamic and idea-oriented experience that enables students to develop a unique design practice and portfolio. Through workshops, briefs, and collaborative projects, students develop a specialist skillset that engages a range of graphic design disciplines utilising both new and traditional technologies and processes.

Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: During your first year on the course you will engage with creative briefs and projects that will help you to adjust to higher education and university life. Year two: In your second year you will develop more refined approaches to the production of your design work, engaging with a range of production methods and finishes. Year three: Your final year of study will channel all the skills learned throughout your time on the course to build a distinct and highly focused design practice.

Career pathways

We support our students in highlighting and taking-up opportunities that align with their interests and ambitions. Graduates have taken up roles in a range of different areas such as junior designer positions within creative agencies, designers in publishing, UI and UX design roles, in-house designer roles, marketing and advertising creative roles, and roles in social media content creation and management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma (expected subjects depend on the course); GCSE English Language or Literature at grade 4/C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 Pass. International: A-levels 104-120 UCAS points including an art/design-related subject; IB Diploma 26 points; European Baccalaureate 70%; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma DD; UAL Extended Diploma Merit; UAL Foundation Diploma Distinction; IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; one reference. Applicants may be assessed through personal statement, predicted grades, reference, examples of work and digital audition or interview. Course requirement: Portfolio of 10-15 examples of design and idea development, including sketchbook, notebook and design-sheet images.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home fee per year for years one to three; optional placement year charged at 20% of the annual tuition fee; rises to £10,050 in 2027/28. Home students who already hold a degree pay £10,540 in 2026/27. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,600 a year (2026/27). BA/BSc (Hons) international fee per year; optional placement year charged at 20% of the annual tuition fee; increases by inflation in later years. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time / 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.leeds-art.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply-undergraduate

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