Glasgow School of Art
Interaction Design BA (Hons)
Glasgow School of Art

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Interaction Design BA (Hons) and other courses in Others in Computing at Glasgow School of Art for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Computing.

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Salary

Salary of Graduates in History of Art, Architecture and Design

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Computing 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 £21000 £21000 £26500
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £25000 £14500 - £26000 £19000 - £33000


Salary of all UK Graduates of History of Art, Architecture and Design

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22336 £20839 £23852
25-75 percentile range £20134 - £25506 £15833 - £25456 £17843 - £30425

Course Description

What does it mean to interact with digital technology? What are the skills that artists and designers need to exploit the creative possibilities opened up by digital technologies? The Interaction Design degree aims to produce graduates that are innovative users of technology. The 21st century is seeing exciting changes ripple through art, design and architecture; changes driven by fresh ways of thinking informed by advancements in digital technologies. The Interaction Design programme at The Glasgow School of Art (previously BDes (Hons) Digital Culture) embraces the creative possibilities opened up by such technologies to reveal alternative approaches for design and artistic expression. Digital art and design crosses different boundaries and builds its foundations on good practice developed in a variety of creative disciplines including photography, moving image, 3D, sound, graphics, web, interaction and more. In Interaction Design we teach the fundamentals of code in an accessible manner alongside visual thinking and creative problem-­solving. When combined these aptitudes gives students access to a fully­ featured and essential digital toolset. Skills and confidence are developed through supported exercises, which form the building blocks of knowledge and techniques, which students can quickly apply to the creative problems set in project briefs. Current projects include the process of digitisation, data visualisation, 3D form generation, contemporary narrative structures, interaction design, procedural drawing and motion graphics. The projects change year on year to reflect the fast ­pace of innovation in digital culture. The ability to mix code and procedural thinking, with aesthetic consideration and critical awareness, allows students to create interactive virtual and physical artefacts, and gives graduates access to the exciting and innovative world of digital art and design. The discipline is fast ­paced and prone to constant flux so it is imperative that digital artists and designers keep up with current advances. They require a passion for technology and innovation, along with forward­ thinking imagination and the capacity to develop great ideas. The content of the programme is kept current and topical through strong links with industry and digital arts practioners. During the four years of study students participate in critical discussions and inquiry ­led learning to explore historical and contemporary theories associated with digital culture and consider their impact on interconnected global society. There are ever growing opportunities for sustainable creative careers relating to the creative digital industries.

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 Interaction Design BA (Hons) at Glasgow School of Art

15% Teaching Professionals
15% Administrative occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Finance Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History of Art, Architecture and Design

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Interaction Design BA (Hons)

EU £21360 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £21360 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:

August 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

UCAS application code:

W280

About Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) offers a wide variety of degrees at the Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD level. The main disciplines available for study here include Design, Fine Art, and Architecture - and are rated among the best in the world by numerous university ranking organisations. GSA represents the opportunity to work alongside other people who share your vision and passion for creative work, and in many cases this immersion helps artists to find career paths that are compatible with their skills.

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Where is this programme taught

Garnethill Campus
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FAQ about Interaction Design BA (Hons) Glasgow School of Art

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £22091 15 months after graduation, £21000 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.

  • Teaching Professionals (15%), Administrative occupations (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%)

  • Interaction Design BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Glasgow School of Art.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 175 which makes it one of the 2.15% most difficult courses to enter among all Interactive and Electronic Design students in the UK.