Overview

Learn to generate innovative ideas and expand your creative problem-solving skills on our tailored programme, as you work on projects with social, economic, and environmental significance with the Visual Communication and Design (Hons) degree at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

Develop your individual style and interests, as you gain a clear understanding of contemporary design theory and practice. With opportunities for exciting work placements, live projects, and national and international trips and competitions to suit your individual skills and interests, let us support you in the development of your professional profile and portfolio as you pursue this stimulating career path.

What can I do on completion of my course?

The BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design will prepare you for, but is not limited to, a career in digital media, design, broadcast, graphics, illustration or marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and practice: design

Research project: design

Professional design practice

Social design strategies

Design practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom
Perth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Communication Studies View 195 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to year one, HNC, is 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR

One A Level at D or above

For alternative entry see access routes below

You will also be required to submit a portfolio of work and may be invited for an interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15870 GBP / year

≈ 15870 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1285 GBP / year

≈ 1285 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £7,440 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £305 (per 20 credit module)

Rest of the UK: £1,542 (per 20 credit module)

International: £2,645 (per 20 credit module)

Living costs

Inverness

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Inverness

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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