BA (Hons) Digital and Graphic Design at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Digital and Graphic Design merges creative expression with advanced technological skills for careers in digital media and graphic design. It includes live client projects, industry masterclasses and a design placement.

Faculty: School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management | Department: MCPA | Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One: Digital Design 101, Intro to Motion Design, Creative Practice: Visual Storytelling, Designing for Audiences, Media and Creative Industries, Creative Practice: Critical Thinking and Writing. Year Two: Type and Image for Screen and Print and Digital Design for Experience (interaction design). Year Three offers a semester abroad (subject to availability). Year Four: Design Industry Project, Major Digital Design Project, and Design Placement and Portfolio.

Career pathways

UX designer, digital designer, graphic designer, social media designer, motion designer, content creator, sole trader or freelancer, in studios and in-house roles across sectors such as hospitality and tourism, the arts, the NHS, energy, financial services and IT.

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Entry requirements

Scottish Higher: standard BBBC, minimum BCCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3. International Baccalaureate: 28 points. Required subjects: a Higher in Art and Design, Graphic Communication or Media is preferred; English required and Maths preferred at National 5/GCSE at grade C or above (National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills accepted). International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5. Suitably qualified applicants submit a digital lookbook (PDF or PowerPoint of 6 to 12 pages) showing up to three creative projects. Direct entry to Year Two: HNC in a relevant subject with B in the graded unit. Mature applicants with relevant qualifications or experience are welcome.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish-domiciled students (tuition fee normally paid by SAAS). Full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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