Graphic and Communication Design - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

Studying BA Graphic and Communication Design at the University of Leeds bridges the gap between thinking and doing, valuing research activities and contextual studies as much as creative practice. Through a combination of making, reading, and writing, you'll become a critical and innovative thinker and practitioner informed by the past, able to challenge the present, and be prepared for the future.As the world changes and grows more complex, our need for communication design has never been greater. Our challenge-led teaching, situated within one of the few Russell Group research intensive universities to offer this subject, will help you to develop the key theoretical, practical, and professional skills vital in the creative industries. You'll embrace user-centred approaches, being taught graphic design as a transformative system to create powerful social and economic impact.You'll build from a foundation in subjects such as typography, interaction design, and design for print, you'll be given challenging briefs to push you to achieve your best. At every stage of the course you can also choose options to match your passions. By offering you a year in industry or a year studying abroad, we provide the flexibility to support you in shaping your education to reach your ambition.With two independently-led projects in the Final Year, you have the chance to specialise and tailor the focus of your studies and produce two ambitious and large bodies of work with which to impress potential employees.Specialist facilities and supportTake a virtual tour of our facilities.We offer excellent facilities and technical support for developing your creative skills. We have a range of dedicated spaces where you can work independently. We also have a number of practical workshop studios and specialist facilities: sculpture programme studio, 2D programme studio, fashion design studio, knit and weave studio, photography studio, print workshop, laser cutting and 3D print workshop, printmaking workshop, XLab for Immersive Technologies and 3D workshop.We provide access to a team of excellent technicians across the full range of skills who can help you to realise your work to reach its potential. We also provide a range of other support to enhance your experience and prepare you for the workplace: free dedicated software, a wide range of technical induction programmes free access to LinkedIn Learning Tutorials, free camera and video recorder loan, supporting a Degree Show, external promotion, Yorkshire Fashion, visiting speakers from industry or other institutions around the world.Internship opportunity - from 2025/26All School of Design masters students and final year undergraduate students can apply for our internships. Two successful candidates will work with the PACE creative team for six months after finishing their course. Find out more about our Professional Academy for Creative Enterprise (PACE).The internship has helped me grow not only in technical skill but also in adaptability-qualities that are essential in a professional environment.Lucy Clanfield, PACE Intern.Find out more about Lucy Clanfield's experience.