Overview

This Digital Design (Hons) (direct entry) programme from Glasgow Caledonian University will prepare you for creative roles in the expanding digital industry. By undertaking studio-based projects, you will realise your design ambitions using industry standard design and prototyping software. Throughout the programme, you will acquire the necessary technology skills and user-centered design thinking to create digital solutions for a variety of media including websites, motion graphics and mobile applications.

You will be introduced to user psychology and learn how to apply techniques and skills in user experience and user interface design to create functional and beautiful digital products. You will also have the opportunity to understand how design can have social impact and learn how to apply your skills to tackle challenging issues facing today's society.

The programme provides opportunities to partner with industry and enterprise on real and/or simulated design briefs ensuring that you experience the culture, pace and demands of industry and are well prepared for employment.

Your career

Among the exciting and varied career opportunities for graduates of this course are Graphic Designer, Digital Designer, UX designer, UI designer, UX researcher, Social Media Designer and Motion Graphic Designer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Motion Graphics
Web Design
User Psychology
UI/UX Design
Research Skills and Professional Issues and Integrated Project
Creative Practice
Design for Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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121

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Graphic Design View 224 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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78

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Other requirements

General requirements

College HND: Graded Units BB in one of the following: Graphic Design/Digital Media/Visual Communication/Graphic Design for Print and New Media/Interactive Media/Digital Design and Development/Web Development/Computer Arts and Design
All applicants will be expected to submit a digital portfolio to gauge creative potential, motivation and suitability for the course. Portfolios may be short-listed to allow for an interview stage from a smaller pool of applications.
English language IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 24 months.

RUK: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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