Edinburgh Napier University
Digital Media and Interaction Design Global BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Digital Media and Interaction Design Global BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Science at Edinburgh Napier University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
110 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computer Science

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26500 £21000 £25500
25-75 percentile range £24000 - £32000 £17000 - £30500 £18500 - £35500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29821 £25150 £29857
25-75 percentile range £24771 - £35770 £18886 - £32933 £21689 - £41100

Course Description

You will experience living and learning in a different country, with one of our European and Worldwide partner Universities.

Incorporating integral study abroad in Year 3, this course has been developed for the new media professional ready to work in a global industry.

Placements are available in Europe and beyond with our wide range of partner institutions and we’ll work with you to find a placement that suits your skills, interests and ambitions.

Studying this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role digital media and interaction design plays within our lives, exploring how people use and respond to emerging technology and media. You’ll be equipped with adaptable practical and theoretical skills to allow you to design for current and future trends, whether you are creating for screen-based media, interactive experiences or physical computing.

During your studies you will be supported to create a portfolio of work, make links with industry and undertake optional work placement or study abroad options. We use industry standard packages in specialist Mac and PC labs.

Your experience abroad combined with your studies at Edinburgh Napier will prepare you for employment opportunities across a range of fast-paced and exciting areas. Some of our recent graduates have found employment as digital designers, motion graphic designers, VFX artists, developers, producers, 3d artists, user experience consultants and virtual reality producers.

Please visit our website for full course and module details

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Digital Media and Interaction Design Global BSc (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University

36% Secretarial and related occupations
17% Caring personal services
9% Customer service occupations
7% Administrative occupations
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
3% Media Professionals
3% Artistic, literary and media occupations
2% Elementary occupations
2% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Science

Qualification requirements

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in a related subject* with Grade B in the graded unit. *Related subjects: Computer Arts and Design, Audio Visual Technologies, HNC Art Design & Visual Communications, HNC Computer Art and Design and Interactive Design, HNC Animation, HNC Digital Design and Web Development Advanced Higher BB and SQA Higher BB to include at least one of: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graph Communication at Higher A Level BBB to include at least one of: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graph Communication BTEC Extended Dip DDD in a related subject

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Digital Media and Interaction Design Global, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Digital Media and Interaction Design Global BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
EU £15160 year 1
International £15160 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of Edinburgh Napier University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Edinburgh Napier University in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #9 
    • #59 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 21 university rankings of Edinburgh Napier University

About Edinburgh Napier University

Located on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Napier University delivers courses and programmes that have earned the institution recognition from QS University Rankings, as well as awards in the category of Student Satisfaction. The university operates from three separate campuses depending on the subject that the learner chooses to pursue - Sighthill, Craiglockhart, and Merchiston. Prospective students can expect to find Game Laboratories, Professional Music Studios, Conference Centres, and much more.

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Where is this programme taught

Merchiston Campus
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