Communication Design BA (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 165 graduates of Communication Design BA (Hons) and other courses in Business Studies at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £26000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £30000 | £20000 - £32000 | £24000 - £39000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25139 | £24753 | £28961 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21871 - £30502 | £18376 - £32529 | £21291 - £39327 |
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Course Description
This course will equip you with an extensive understanding of the Communication Design disciplines and provide you with an opportunity to focus your study towards a chosen specialism.
Students will develop the creative, critical and technical skills necessary to pursue a career within the ever evolving communication design professions across a wide range of industry sectors.
The curriculum is focused on developing ideas and problem-solving skills via a process of self-directed study, research, experimentation, creativity, innovation and enterprise.
Subjects within the programme of study include Graphics, Illustration, Photography, as well as 3D Visualization, Animation, Videography, and Interactive & Web Design.
Industry-led projects, European exchanges, national design competitions, work placements and internships are all integral to the curriculum.
Our distinctive cross-disciplinary approach to learning included the integration of the design disciplines and student cohorts within open plan design studios.
Key activities relate to professional and commercial practice and new business start-up activities encourage our graduates to adopt an entrepreneurial outlook.
The wide variety of opportunities and learning experiences raise awareness of the fast paced and changing context of communication design.
Year 1 will be completed via BA (Hons) Foundation in Art and Design - UCAS Code WW12
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Communication Design BA (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 39% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 18% | Sales occupations |
| 9% | Finance Professionals |
| 4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 1% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies
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Qualification requirements
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.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Costs
Tuition Fees Communication Design BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £6750 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6750 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6750 | year 1 |
| International | £16990 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
The cost of books that you may wish to purchase
Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
Accommodation and Living costs
Printing
**Studio fund: £60 Year 2, £60 Year 3, £60 Year 4**
£50 - £150 Materials
£250 Field Study (optional)
£750 International Travel (optional)
£300 Camera (optional)
£1,000 Laptop (optional)
£350 Tablet (optional)
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 2
- year 3
- year 4
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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
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