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Graphic Design - BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    City CampusC

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Ignite your creativity as you generate new ideas in an increasingly visual world. This course will enable you to showcase your design skills to industry.

Develop your own creative approach to the study and practice of graphic design. You’ll work on a combination of brief-led and self-initiated projects.
As part of this course, you’ll:

Explore a wide spectrum of disciplines including design for print, illustration, photography, typography, animation and moving image

Undertake national and international competition briefs which are externally assessed by industry professionals and academics

Discover your strengths and develop your individual style

Have the opportunity to gain professional mentoring from visiting practitioners from diverse fields of communication design

Engage with organised studio visits alongside external exhibitions and events

Showcase your projects to the public and impress industry by exhibiting your work at the end of your final year

Drive your own learning and set your own targets, as you would in the workplace

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

In an increasingly visual world, the demand for graphic design is growing across industries, including the fashion, television, film and advertising. You could work in the development of online content or in other design sectors such as architecture. Your adaptive approach, entrepreneurial flair and ability to generate ideas and projects will make you a valuable addition to any team. You could also continue your studies on one of our postgraduate degrees.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,840per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    City Campus, Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    57th out of 83 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    122 53%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    32nd

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    44th

    5

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