BA (Hons) Graphic Design

<p>From bold branding to socially responsible campaigns, you’ll master the universal language of design while developing versatile skills that open doors worldwide. With innovation, sustainability and real-world impact at the core, you’ll design with purpose and shape a more responsible future.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design course invites you to join award-winning students, recognised by D&amp;AD Best in Show, Creative Conscience, JDO Raw and more. You’ll stay sharp by exploring current trends, culture, and global events, turning everyday inspiration into powerful design.</p> <p dir="ltr">By promoting self-expression alongside communication for the greater good, you’ll develop the skills to thrive in a fast-moving creative industry.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">These skills, from traditional print practices to brand development and immersive technologies, will enable you to thrive in this ever-changing landscape. Learn to bring your ideas to life both online and offline.</p> <p dir="ltr">With the support of our expert academics, your studies will instil professional confidence, enriching you personally as you graduate as a progressive problem-solver and effective communicator, equipped with knowledge of ecological sustainability, emerging technologies and user-centred design.<br /></p>

<ul><li><p dir="ltr"><strong>Build essential skills:</strong> from core design and research techniques to creative problem-solving, you’ll develop the foundation to thrive as a designer.</p></li></ul><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Learn by doing:</strong> work on real client briefs and projects that connect you directly to the creative industries.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Network like a pro:</strong> access local and national events such as Plymouth Design Forum, Plymouth Art Weekender, D&amp;AD New Blood Festival, New Designers, and more.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><strong>Be inspired to lead change:</strong> our course pushes you to think differently, innovate, and use design as a tool for impact.</p></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Industry connections that matter:</strong> gain insight from your own mentor and meet visiting lecturers from leading names like Pentagram Design, Mother London, Getty Images, G.F Smith, Fiasco Design, and Anthony Burrill.</li></ul>

<p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Graphic Design students gave strong National Student Survey 2026 feedback across teaching, creative development, assessment, learning resources and student voice. Responding students gave <strong>100% positive responses to 5 of the 27 individual questions</strong> and responded positively at <strong>90% or above to 20 of the 27 questions</strong>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Graphic Design students gave <strong>100% positive responses</strong> to the questions:</p> <p dir="ltr">“To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?”<br />“How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?”<br />“How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?”<br />“To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?”<br />“How well communicated was information about your university/college’s mental wellbeing support services?”</p> <p dir="ltr">Students also responded positively at <strong>90.9%</strong> to questions about teaching, creative challenge, feedback, learning resources, student voice and freedom of expression.<br /></p>

<p>Career opportunities include: Graphic Designers, Marketing Managers, Letterpress Designers, Web Designers, Web Coders, Brand Managers, Print Designers, Design Managers, Digital Designers, Motion Graphic Designers, UX Designers, Advertisers, App Designers, Content Producers, Studio Managers, Educators, Editors and Creative Directors.</p>