BachelorMedia and communication

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) with Foundation Year

University of West London · London · United Kingdom

A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in London.

Price£10,050–£17,250/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNot foundNot found on official pages
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires Ielts 5.5
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

20 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

From languages and communication to projects and labs

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsBusiness and managementLanguages and communicationResearch methodsProjects and labs
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
What are all the subjects?

All 20 modules

Year 1 · 5 modules · all compulsory · credits not published
Module

Source: uwl.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 5 modules · all compulsory · credits not published
Module

Source: uwl.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 4 modules · all compulsory · credits not published
Module

Source: uwl.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Modules · 6 modules · all compulsory · credits not published
Module

Source: uwl.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor honours · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
QualificationBA (Hons) · Type: Bachelor honours · Degree: BA (Hons)⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study modeMode: Full time · Full-time⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusWest London campusInferred
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More research methods than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) with Foundation Year West London20
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) West London14
International Trade and Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons) Portsmouth13
Media and Communications, BA Hons Greenwich16
BA (Hons) Mass Communications Hertfordshire20
International Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons) Portsmouth16
BA (Hons) Media and Communications Hertfordshire21
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More research methods, less languages and communication

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
40% here
10% typical
Research methods
10% here
5% typical

Less here than typical

Languages and communication
20% here
32% typical
Business and management
5% here
16% typical
Society, ethics and law
0% here
8% typical

About the same as typical: projects and labs, internship.

What is only here?

5 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Specialist subjects

3
  • Creative Sectors
  • Personalised Learning
  • Study Skills for Success

Languages and communication

1
  • Contextual Studies in Media and Design

Research methods

1
  • Creative Research in Media and Design
Where you'll study

Studying in London

What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 8,961,989 in 2019
Distance to the centre≈ 15.6 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms through partner residences⁠
RankingTimes and Sunday Times Good University Guide: teaching quality 2027: top 20, national⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields (nearby)⁠, Studios⁠, Theatre⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠

The rest of what we hold on West London is on its page.

What it costs

At least £17,250 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £17,250 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£17,250

Not published: application fee, visa fee, insurance and living costs

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionInternational students2027/28£17,250 / year
≈ €20,669
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.7
home students£10,050
non-EU£17,250

Your passport changes the rate.

−£2,500

Nursing Foundation Bursary

−£1,000

Full-time Undergraduate Bursary

−£700

Early Settlement Discount

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 39 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €20,669

Costs more than 10 of 38 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,220 and €22,526.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 39, cheapest first
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Communication Science (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €12,652
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Arts (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
Digital Media and Communication BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Fashion Marketing and Communication BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Sports Journalism BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Visual Communication BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
This programme2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Advertising and Public Relations (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Advertising and Public Relations with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Journalism with Content Creation with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Media and Communications (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Composition (Film, Gaming, Media) (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BMus (Hons) Composition (Film, Gaming, Media) with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Marketing and Social Media (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Marketing and Social Media with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Digital Marketing and Advertising, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Film and Television Production, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Media and Communications, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
English Literature with Media Studies BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Journalism BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Journalism with Creative Writing BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Journalism with Media Studies BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Media Production BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Media Studies BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Post-Production for Film and Television BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Creative Media Technologies BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Creative Media Technologies (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Sociology with Media Studies BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Strategic Communication (BA) (Webster Vienna Private University)2026/27≈ €24,068
BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Creative Communication (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €27,211
BA (Hons) Visual Communication (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts)2027/28≈ €27,211
Bachelor in Communication and Digital Media (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
And the whole degree?

≈ £69,000

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesNot found on official pages
Is my language good enough?
English requirement5.5 IELTS overall
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What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyGcse · Text: You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.⁠
    +1 more
    • Ucas tariff points · Points min: 72⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIelts 5.5 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · International students⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyUnknown
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineNot found
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027 · 2027/28⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

4 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) with Foundation Year West LondonSimilarBA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) West LondonSimilarInternational Trade and Business Communication (Top-up) BA (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£17,250 / year · 2027/28£17,250 / year · 2027/28Not published
Duration4 years3 years1 year
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

2 of 6 publish a next date.

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Media and Communications, BA Hons

£9,790–£17,975 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €11,730–€21,537

31% languages and communication · 25% projects and labs

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Mass Communications

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

35% languages and communication · 20% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Media and Communications

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

33% languages and communication · 19% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date
Where this comes from

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35 facts from 2 official sources

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35facts with a quote
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) with Foundation Year is a bachelor's programme in media and communication at University of West London in London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 20 modules. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are projects and labs (25%), languages and communication (20%) and research methods (10%).

How much does BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication and Illustration) with Foundation Year cost?

£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; International students: £17,250). In euros that is ≈ €20,669.

When is the next deadline or start?

Not found on official pages.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires Ielts 5.5).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of West London, London, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 15 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027 · 2027/28⁠
Admission · 2 with values
Language requirementIelts 5.5 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · International students⁠
Prior educationGcse · Text: You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.⁠Ucas tariff points · Points min: 72⁠
Programme · 8 with values
CampusWest London campusInferred
QualificationBA (Hons) · Type: Bachelor honours · Degree: BA (Hons)⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration4 years · Mode: Full time⁠3 years · Without Foundation Year⁠
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor honours · EQF 6, ISCED 6⁠
LocationWest London campus, London, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full-time⁠

Institution record: University of West London

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