Graphic Design BDes (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Graphic Design BDes (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies 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 | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £21500 | £25000 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25000 | £18000 - £24500 | £20500 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Join award-winning students and get practical work experience to shape the world around you on an industry-recognised graphic design course.
The BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree has grown in ambition year on year, developing a highly regarded and carefully considered programme which meets current industry demands and nurtures thoughtful graduates who understand the value of ideas, ethics, concept development and design thinking.
This programme is a Creative Skillset accredited course since 2012, which means it has been approved by the graphic design industry nationally as a programme which nurtures and produces employable graduates who have been taught to industry standards. The programme is also a D&AD Education Network member, and has won 'best in show' at the D&AD Graduate Showcase ‘New Blood’ in London in 2014, 2015 & 2016, as well as over 30 other individual student awards since 2011.
This four-year degree is supported by industry in Scotland and London, providing placements and projects for students. StudioLR, an award winning Edinburgh studio has a strong relationship with the programme, providing input to projects and awarding a Graduate Prize every year since 2011.
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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.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Graphic Design BDes (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University
80% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Minimum year 2 Please note there are limited places available for Year 2 entry. SQA Advanced Higher - BBC including preferably one of: Art and Design or Design and Manufacture A-levels - BBB including preferably one of: Art and Design/Design and Technology: (Product Design) HNC Pass HNC in a relevant subject with Grade B in the graded unit. Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements Please note there are limited places available for Year 3 entry. HND Pass HND in a relevant subject with Grade B. Other Entry Requirements As part of the selection process suitably qualified applicants will normally be invited to submit a portfolio/attend an interview.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Graphic Design BDes (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £17580 | year 1 |
International | £17580 | 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
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Edinburgh Napier University in top UK and global rankings.
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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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