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BA (Hons) Communication Design - Graphics, Illustration, Photography at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our Communication Design course develops your knowledge and understanding of the key disciplines and supports the development of your creative, critical and technical skills necessary to pursue a career in today’s ever-evolving communication design professions across a range of industry sectors. You will explore graphics, illustration and photography within a variety of design studio and workshop settings that facilitate collaborative learning experiences using both traditional techniques and the latest digital technologies.

Faculty: Gray's School of Art  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four honours degree awards are available including Communication Design and/or specialising in Graphic Design, Illustration or Photography. Completed via BA (Hons) Foundation in Art and Design This full-time, studio-based year will develop your creative and critical practice and challenge your understanding of the Art & Design disciplines. These experiences will expand on both your contextual and practical knowledge, introduce you to the Creative Industries and inform your course options for Year 2.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry These requirements relate to the first year of the BA (Hons) Foundation Art and Design . Entry to the BA (Hons) Communication Design course is from year 2 only either via suitable entry qualifications as stated, or after completion of year 1 BA (Hons) Foundation Art and Design. QS/SQA Higher: BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Graphic Communication, Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) GCE A Level: CC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English e.g. History). Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H4 to include Art (or a creative design and/or technology subject e.g. Graphic Communication, Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) IB Diploma: 24 to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). All applicants with the appropriate qualifications (or due to sit appropriate qualifications) will be invited to attend a portfolio review/interview and participate in a selection process. Year 2 entry Suitable qualifications for entry to Year 2 (or above) may include relevant GCE A Levels, HNC/HND or Diploma in Foundation Studies (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design). GCE A Level: BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). UCAS code: WW26.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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