Communication Design BA (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Scottish Borders

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4 Years

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Our BA (Hons) Communication Design will provide you with expertise in three key areas of design conceptual, applied, and entrepreneurial practices to communicate information through a variety of media. The programme will encourage you to use design thinking to transform and interpret data, develop knowledge, and transform information into ethical, meaningful, and inclusive communication design experiences.Youll approach communication design by analysing collaborative experiences, socially ...Read more

Our BA (Hons) Communication Design will provide you with expertise in three key areas of design conceptual, applied, and entrepreneurial practices to communicate information through a variety of media. The programme will encourage you to use design thinking to transform and interpret data, develop knowledge, and transform information into ethical, meaningful, and inclusive communication design experiences.

Youll approach communication design by analysing collaborative experiences, socially dynamic and inclusive agendas, and key forms of critical design research. Youll gain experience in moving image and animation, photography, graphic design (including illustration), and interaction design (UX/UI/Experiential). This will establish your communication design skills across various creative approaches, making you highly employable and sought-after upon graduation.

The programme offers specialised modules in communication design and various related topics. Youll develop and apply your learned skills, techniques, and knowledge to undertake your final year project and establish your interests within the industry. There may be an opportunity for you to gain a global perspective of communication design, by studying abroad at our international exchange partners in Europe, India, and the USA.

Upon completion of the programme youll be able to maintain a sustainable practice in the management of design and design research projects and communicate critically and effectively to individuals and organisations, through professional visual, written, and verbal presentations. Youll develop the necessary skills and knowledge to develop critical communication design practices within a variety of industry, commercial, and non-commercial contexts.

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90/101
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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

For entry to Year 2: ABB.

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plus ABBB at Higher for entry to Year 2

For entry to Year 2: 30 points.

in a relevant subject for entry to Year 1.For entry to Year 2: DMM in relevant subject.

HNC Pass in relevant subject for entry to Year 1.For Year 2 entry: HNC in a relevant subject with B in graded unit.

HND in a relevant subject with a C in the graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2/3 entry: HND in a relevant subject with BB in the graded units.

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,456 per year

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Students from EU

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£19,456 per year

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£19456 Per year

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