Visual Communication and Design BA (Hons)
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Visual Communication and Design BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Creative Arts and Design courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Arts and Design 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 | £14500 | £12500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £27500 | £12000 - £18500 | £8500 - £22500 |
All Creative Arts and Design courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
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
ecome one of the most sought-after professionals in the industry, combining your creative thinking with your passion for art, technology, and communication. 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.
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.
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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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 Visual Communication and Design BA (Hons) at University of the Highlands and Islands
15% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
15% | Sports and fitness occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Arts and Design
All Creative Arts and Design courses of University of the Highlands and Islands
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
PTE Academic | 58 | 58 average with 51 in each component |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section |
Costs
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
About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.
Where is this programme taught
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