Course summary
Join award-winning students and get practical work experience to shape the world around you on an industry-recognised graphic design course. The BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree has grown in ambition year on year, developing a highly regarded and carefully considered programme which meets current industry demands and nurtures thoughtful graduates who understand the value of ideas, ethics, concept development and design thinking. This programme is a Creative Skillset accredited course since 2012, which means it has been approved by the graphic design industry nationally as a programme which nurtures and produces employable graduates who have been taught to industry standards. The programme is also a D&AD Education Network member, and has won 'best in show' at the D&AD Graduate Showcase ‘New Blood’ in London in 2014, 2015 & 2016, as well as over 30 other individual student awards since 2011. This four-year degree is supported by industry in Scotland and London, providing placements and projects for students. StudioLR, an award winning Edinburgh studio has a strong relationship with the programme, providing input to projects and awarding a Graduate Prize every year since 2011. Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W210
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
T Level - M
Minimum year 2 Please note there are limited places available for Year 2 entry. SQA Advanced Higher BBC to include one of: Art and Design, Graphic Communication or Design and Manufacture. A Level BBB to include one of: Art, Design and Technology: (Product Design) HNC Pass HNC in a relevant subject with Grade B in the graded unit. Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements Please note there are limited places available for Year 3 entry. HND Pass HND in a relevant subject with Grade B. Other Entry Requirements As part of the selection process suitably qualified applicants will normally be invited to submit a portfolio/attend an interview.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17580 | Year 1 |
| International | £17580 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ