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Graphic Communication - BA (Hons)

University of South Wales

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

If you are interested in how people read and understand images and text, and want to help them in almost every aspect of their lives, the Graphic Communication degree at the University of South Wales is for you. You’ll develop skills that are essential for creative communication, including printed media, advertising, corporate branding, publicity, editorial, and information and interactive web design. The emphasis is on practical studio-based work, reinforced by lectures and seminars.There are live projects each year, working directly with design companies and industrial clients to enhance your portfolio and employability. You’ll also have the opportunity to enter industry competitions and follow in the footsteps of our award-winning students such as Samantha Withers, winner of Starpack, and Kirsty Alexander, who came third in the Puffin Book Prize.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 16,200per year

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University information

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

  • University League Table

    77th

  • Campus address

    University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF37 1DL, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    25th out of 83 19

    68th out of 92 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    126 55%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    51st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.47 87%

    3rd

    17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    121 60%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    72nd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    59th

    3

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