Communication Design BA (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site - Aberdeen

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Main Site - Aberdeen

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Garthdee

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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, ...Read more

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

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CUG Subject Ranking
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46th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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91st
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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90%
Average salary
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Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Olivia
14 Mar 22

Great new friends. Amazing work environment and very supportive teachers. Could have a slightly better canteen in my building but still loving..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry

to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry

Relevant HNC (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design) will be considered for year 2 entry

Relevant HND (e.g. Art & Design, Design & Media, Fashion Design, Textile Design) will be considered for year 2 or year 3 entry

Tuition fees

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England

£6,930 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£6,930 per year

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Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£6,930 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£6,930 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£6,930 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£17,670 per year

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Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£17670 Per year

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14 Mar 22
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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.6 miles away

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