BSc (Hons) Interactive Media at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A degree covering digital content creation, graphic design, 2D/3D animation, video and audio production and web, mobile and games development. Students work with external clients on live industry projects and develop entrepreneurial skills. UHI is planning an Interactive Media pathway on its BSc (Hons) Computing degree for students joining in 2027, subject to final approval.

Duration: Full time: 4 years; Part time: 8 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is HNC Digital Design and Web Development. Year 2 includes Digital design, Creating an e-business, Responsive web design and server-side scripting, an Interactive media project and Introduction to animation techniques. Year 3 core modules include Advanced design techniques, Artificial intelligence and Designing and developing web-based applications, with options such as Mobile applications development. Year 4 includes a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graphic design, website design and development, app development, computer games, animation, visual effects and CGI, video and audio production.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to year one (HNC Digital Design and Web Development): 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, or 1 A level at grade D or above; alternatively NC Computing with Digital Media Level 6 or Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media. Other qualifications or experience are considered based on a portfolio review and interview. Direct entry to year two with an appropriate HNC such as HNC Digital Design and Web Development or HNC Interactive Media; to year three with an appropriate HND such as HND Digital Design and Development or HND/DipHE Interactive Media. International applicants (online from overseas or on campus): IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no element below 5.5, or an approved equivalent test.

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 4 years; Part time: 8 years

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