Graphic Design BA (Hons)

This course offers the opportunity to become creatively capable, critically informed, professionally aware, and culturally sensitive. You will work individually and collaboratively to produce extraordinary work in a modern studio environment.

We offer all our students a unique and engaging learning environment. Investigation takes place practically through materials and process, theoretically through research and analysis, and is rooted in professional practice.

The relationship between critical theory, professional contexts, and design is vital. Problem-solving encourages increasingly individual exploration of processes and techniques. Student have access to studio space equipped with industry standard tools and technology, and a wide range of other workshops and specialist equipment.

Collaboration is central to our ethos and essential in developing design practice that has a readiness for professional application. We believe that an understanding of the collaborative role of the designer and appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary design is significant for a successful engagement with the creative industries.

Our links with studios and agencies are extensive and external engagement is a course strength. Experts run workshops on professional and practice-based specialisms, give studio talks and lectures, and portfolio surgeries. Live briefs are also set by studios, individual practitioners, and organisations within the wider creative sector and beyond.

We encourage engagement with the creative sector, which develops the confidence and understanding to allow you to make informed decisions about the future, whether preparing for this exciting industry or further study.

BA (Hons), BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time, Sandwich Study Mode
3 years Duration
W214, W215 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

Leeds Arts University encourages applications from talented and motivated students. The University uses a wide range of methods to assess applications, these can include:

  • personal statement
  • predicted grades
  • contextual information
  • reference
  • examples of your work
  • digital auditions or interview

If you are successful in your application an offer will be made to you, if conditional we will ask for between 112 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for.

All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass.

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Coming to an Undergraduate open day is the best way to get a feel of what it would be like to study at Leeds Arts University. You will be able to find out what makes the University unique during the welcome talk and attend course talks for detailed information of what you will study. You will also be able to take a tour of the superb facilities and visit student accommodation. University support staff will also be available to answer any questions.
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29 Nov 2025, 09:30 AM - 29 Nov 2025, 16:00 PM Blenheim Walk, Leeds, LS2 9AQ
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Coming to an Undergraduate open day is the best way to get a feel of what it would be like to study at Leeds Arts University. You will be able to find out what makes the University unique during the welcome talk and attend course talks for detailed information of what you will study. You will also be able to take a tour of the superb facilities and visit student accommodation. University support staff will also be available to answer any questions.

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