University of Southampton
Graphic Communication with Year Abroad
Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS W212
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 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
W212
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Course Overview
Graphic Communication with Year Abroad at University of Southampton in Southampton, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
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
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Graphic Communication with Year Abroad
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Graphic Communication with Year Abroad topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Graphic Communication with Year Abroad
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- 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
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
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
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
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