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Graphic Design and Illustration BA Hons
Why study Graphic Design and Illustration at Liverpool John Moores University?
LJMU ranked 10th in the UK for Graphic Design (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
94% of students said they felt
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
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Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Graphic Design and Illustration BA Hons
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Entry requirements for Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Graphic Design and Illustration BA Hons at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
Subject requirements: Studying an Art/Design Level 3 qualification
UCAS points for current students on Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
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112 UCAS Tariff points
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How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Creative Arts and Design at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
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24th February 24
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The teachings okay, the course is interesting, read more
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25th July 23
Film Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Course is fun, made great friends, plenty of film opportunity. Too much Theory but otherwise enjoyable. read more
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member980325
3rd March 23
Film Studies, BA Hons FullTime
There have been so many strikes this year and last year my classes were 80% online, disappointing to say the least as i’m definitely not getting nearly what i paid for but the lectures are all very lovely and welcoming people read more
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member1077775
9th February 23
Film Studies, BA Hons FullTime
I love film and I am very passionate about it. The field is so competitive however I hope to stand out from my degree I’ll hopefully achieve. read more
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member1251526
13th October 20
Film Studies, BA Hons FullTime
All amazing, Teachers are great read more
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member1347005
28th March 20
Film Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Everything that could be wished for from the course really. Practical and theological side covered satisfactorily read more
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member847004
28th March 20
Film Studies, BA Hons FullTime
Everything that could be wished for from the course really. Practical and theological side covered satisfactorily read more
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17th May 24
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4th November 23
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20th October 23
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12th October 23
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member888274
28th June 23
Graphic Design and Illustration, BA Hons FullTime
On the open days one of the first thing the tutors showed us was all the jobs that students from the course have gone on to do and it was really extensive. The modules are all designed to teach you skills that are needed in a future career and they make them really interesting to do, always having to think outside the box. The theory modules are also interesting because they’re usually about social issues which means you get to research and write about things that matter in reality. read more
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16th June 23
Graphic Design and Illustration, BA Hons FullTime
Only done my first year but I've loved it so far. read more
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member681540
17th March 23
Graphic Design and Illustration, BA Hons FullTime
The first year on the course I didn’t really enjoy because the course of mixed some of the work you complete may not be down the route you want to take. However this second year has been great, I’ve enjoyed every module and have felt like I’ve learnt more this year. The tutors for both years were great. read more
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member581382
16th March 23
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Enjoyed whilst I was here unfortunately uni just isn’t for me read more
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member978587
16th February 23
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The course is very good for building confidence to move onto the next step of my career, but there are a few problems with things like personal tutors being given out. I know we see our lectures almost everyday. But it would nice as a level 5 on the course to have been given a personal tutor by now to have someone to talk to about personal problems. But overall I would say this course is very good!! read more
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member1378583
16th February 23
Fashion: Design and Communication, BA Hons FullTime
The tutors do their best across the board. Some are better than others, for sure, but I am personally finding their aid and help to suit my own tastes, in every diverse member of staff. The diversity of staff members especially ensures we have support no matter our identity and what kind of designer we are. read more
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member878469
15th February 23
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Had lots of help from all of the mentors! read more
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7th February 23
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member677504
7th February 23
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I really enjoy my course as it is very interactive and fun to do and my lecturers and very caring and personal read more
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member1277238
6th February 23
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personally not for me and i am changing but i can see how people will like it read more
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25th January 23
Fashion: Design and Communication, BA Hons FullTime
I enjoy the course but sometimes can sway away from things I actually want to do in the future. read more
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member575532
24th January 23
Fashion: Design and Communication with Foundation Year, BA Hons FullTime
Great atmosphere learn a lot lovely teachers read more
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member1275530
24th January 23
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Lovely course learn a lot great atmosphere read more
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member756447
16th April 21
Graphic Design and Illustration, BA Hons FullTime
Even though the whole years worth of teaching had to be moved online, I felt that the tutours taught the course so well. I found the course really interesting and fun and was offered loads of support , we were also supplied with resources to help make some of our zoom sessions more interesting. read more
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19th October 20
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16th May 20
Fashion: Design and Communication, BA Hons FullTime
Great course with valued support. Resources are brilliant and feel positive about the future read more
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member448306
16th May 20
Graphic Design and Illustration, BA Hons FullTime
The first year was rather disappointing and the course kind of reminded of high school work, and wasn’t very motivational. Some tutors are still in the mentality of a high school teacher which can be very frustrating as they don’t treat you as an adult. read more
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