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University of Southampton

Graphic Communication

Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS W211

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Winchester School of Art
Intl. Tuition
£24,800 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
W211

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
25,785
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
35.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£24,800
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Business and management
  • Information technology
  • Data processing
  • Computers
  • Computer maintenance
  • Computer science
  • Digital Humanities
  • Internet of things
  • Computer programming
  • Fifth generation languages programming
  • Computer languages
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Computer simulation
  • Digital imaging
  • Augmented reality
  • Computer control
  • Digital Culture
  • Internet technology
  • Web design
  • Content creation
  • Virtual Reality
  • Computer games
  • Computer installation
  • 3D Visualisation
  • Digital Production
  • Computer graphics
  • Computer communication
  • Digital Security
  • Systems
  • Computer studies
  • Applied computer studies
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Communication studies (secondary teaching)
  • Media studies
  • Printing
  • Reprographics
  • Book production
  • Graphic communication
  • Typography
  • Printing administration
  • Paper trading
  • Bookbinding
  • Printing office practice
  • Lithography
  • Print estimating
  • Communication skills
  • Radio studies
  • Broadcasting
  • Publishing
  • Desktop publishing
  • Video studies
  • Audio-visual studies
  • Stage management
  • Live sound
  • Sound recording
  • Media management
  • Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Fine Art Photography
  • Cinematology
  • Photo Journalism
  • Editorial Photography
  • Documentary Photography
  • Fashion Photography
  • Television studies
  • Communication studies
  • Communication design
  • Mass communication
  • Technical communication
  • Business communication
  • Science communication
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Visual communication
  • Communication policy studies
  • Media production
  • Virtual production
  • Audio production
  • Visual Effects / VFX
  • Television production
  • Journalism
  • Radio journalism
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Television journalism
  • Technical authorship
  • Arts and crafts
  • Fashion
  • Performing arts
  • Crafts
  • Arts
  • Design
  • Graphic design
  • Motion graphics
  • Creative arts
  • Art
  • Printmaking
  • Screen printing
  • Modern art
  • Graphic arts
  • Animation
  • CGI Computer Generated Imagery
  • Illustration
  • Technical illustration
  • Concept art
  • Art direction
  • Art theory
  • Community arts
  • Visual arts
  • Museum studies
  • Digital Art

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
25,785
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
35%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Total Students25,785
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students35%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Arts and design graduates build portfolio careers as practitioners, educators, creative directors and arts administrators, combining creative practice with commercial and community-facing work.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Finance

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£24,800
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£24,800per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£248/mo
Transport£75/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,177
Annual living costs£14,125/yr

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