Visual Communication BA (Hons)

This practical multidisciplinary course is ideal for students who want to explore a breadth of creative sectors, pursue their own interests, and work directly with industry for real-world results.

Through a carefully structured process, we will teach you to become a highly-skilled and creative visual communicator with an authentic and individual voice, ready for employment in the creative industries.

Learning through doing is central to our approach. You will be given opportunities to develop analogue and digital skills in a wide range of media throughout the course, including illustration, photography, video, graphic design, 3D making and event design. You will then apply these skills to a range of practical briefs using a carefully structured problem-solving approach, drawing upon our team’s extensive academic and industry experience.

Employability through work-related learning is another core aspect of the course. We provide regular opportunities to work on live projects, and students routinely engage with the local community, business clients, and external partners to produce solutions for real commercial enterprises.

Our successful alumni work in various industries, including illustration, television, photography, graphic design, film, animation, visual merchandising, and teaching. Graduate employers include leaders in all areas of the creative sector. In addition, many former students are now established freelance practitioners working for clients across the UK and overseas.

BA (Hons), BA (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time, Sandwich Study Mode
3 years Duration
W211, W212 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 104 and 120 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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01 Nov 2025, 09:30 AM - 01 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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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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