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Visual Communication

1 Study option · UndergraduateDocklands Campus

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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Ranked first in London for "Learning Opportunities" (NSS 2023), our BA (Hons) Visual Communication programme takes you on a seamless journey through graphic design and illustration. We encourage experimental thinking and working with others to explore graphic design and illustration.

Innovative Learning. Engage with technologies like AR/VR, AI, game engines, electronics, IoT, Big Data, and robotics. Shape the future of design and prepare for your future design illustration career.
Industry-Connected Expertise: Our curriculum combines design industry expertise with your knowledge. Gain the confidence, online portfolio skills, and life and work experience for a successful career in the creative design industries.
Flexible Exploration: Develop an original approach to graphic design and illustration. Gain a thorough understanding of the social, cultural, and professional context. Enjoy the flexibility to focus on either subject as your creative voice emerges. You'll have the option to switch between our graphic design and illustration degree courses based on your evolving preferences.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Docklands Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
W225
Institution code:
E28

University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
W225
Institution code:
E28

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 24 other design, and creative and performing arts courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of East London, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BBC Most common
  1. A*A*A
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

40% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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68 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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