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Graphic Design

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Graphic Design course has been running for nearly 50 years. And is now one of the most established and successful courses of its kind in the country.

Why study with us

  • Graphic Design students have accumulated over 200 major industry awards and commendations over the past 20 years.

  • We have strong links with industry and you’ll benefit from placement opportunities. Many of our students spend a year working in top agencies in the North West, London or even overseas.

  • Every year our students are successful in winning prestigious awards at national and international competitions. Such as D&AD (Design and Art Direction), YCN (Young Creative Network) and Creative Conscience to name a few.

What you'll do

  • Our long-running Graphic Design course has consistently stood for excellence in design. We are recognised for our relevance to industry and employability.

  • You’ll have access to fantastic facilities. Including Mac suites loaded with the latest industry software such as the Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Every year we hold a Design Conference Week featuring various national and international guest speakers. From all areas of graphic design, branding, advertising, illustration, media and digital design.

Future Careers

Many of our graduates have gone on to secure creative roles in leading graphic design and creative agencies.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
W210
Institution code:
C30

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

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Application codes

Course code:
W210
Institution code:
C30

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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 5 other design studies courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Lancashire, 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 .
BCC Most common
  1. A*A*A
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

88% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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