We are a highly ranked and reputable Department of Typography & Graphic Communication. We are proud of our performance in major league tables, including being ranked 6th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2022. We also achieved a 97% overall satisfaction score in the 2022 National Student Survey, 3rd highest Overall Student Satisfaction score in the UK for Design Studies (National Student Survey 2022). Our strong ranking results reflect excellent student satisfaction, high-quality research, and amazing career prospects.
Undergraduate study

Develop into a well-rounded, "thinking" designer. Our distinctive BA Graphic Communication course combines creativity, academic rigour, and professional practice.
Master's study

Transform your career with our master's courses. Study communication design, creative enterprise or typographic research at postgraduate level.
PhD study

Embark on your doctorate with us. We've supported PhD study in design and typography for over five decades.
Our research

In the last research excellence framework, we were ranked first in the UK for research in our sector (Times Higher Education Institutions ranked by subject, based on its analysis of the last Research Excellence Framework, 2014.
Short courses

Collections and archives

Our collections and archives relating to lettering, printing and graphic design are internationally important.
Alumni

UK Top 10 for Art and Design
