Graphic Design BDes (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A BDes (Hons) in graphic design focused on the visual communication of ideas, with a balance of digital and print media. Students work on projects set by tutors, external design agencies and international design bodies and have a dedicated desk in a shared studio.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Projects covering branding and marketing design, typographic and editorial design, print, website, social media and motion graphics, using screen printing, bookbinding, the Adobe suite and laser cutting.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to design roles including lead visual designers at Google and Apple and senior designers or design directors at Nike, the BBC, Sky and ITV.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Study for 4 years (enter via General Foundation, Level 1) or 3 years (start at Level 2). Level 1: Scottish Highers standard BBBB (widening access BBCC), A-level standard BCC (widening access CCD) Level 2 (3-year route): A-level BBC, BTEC Extended Diploma DMM, BB at Advanced Higher plus BB at Higher (Advanced Highers in different subjects from Highers), HND with BB in the Graded Unit, IB 30 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level. Level 1 BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; IB 28 points. A literate or art and design subject is recommended. A comprehensive portfolio of art, design or creative work is required and applicants may be invited to meet an academic. Progression from General Foundation to the specialist Level 2 course depends on the foundation portfolio. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in listening, reading and speaking (PTE Academic overall 64; TOEFL iBT overall 80 are also listed for the same band).

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish students; subject to confirmation by the Scottish Government. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,450 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee before scholarships. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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