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BA Graphic Design

University of Suffolk
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£23,500
Satisfaction
93%
Degree Completion
60%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

48%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business and public service associate48%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12%
Elementary5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£23,500
typical starting salary
£21,000
£28,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
30%
03
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

60%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track

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