Digital Media and Interaction Design Global BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Incorporating integral study abroad in Year 3, this course has been developed for the new media professional ready to work in a global industry.Placements are available in Europe and beyond with our wide range of partner institutions and we’ll work with you to find a placement that suits your skills, interests and ambitions.Studying this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role digital media and interaction design plays within our lives, exploring how people use and ...Read more

Incorporating integral study abroad in Year 3, this course has been developed for the new media professional ready to work in a global industry.Placements are available in Europe and beyond with our wide range of partner institutions and we’ll work with you to find a placement that suits your skills, interests and ambitions.Studying this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role digital media and interaction design plays within our lives, exploring how people use and respond to emerging technology and media. You’ll be equipped with adaptable practical and theoretical skills to allow you to design for current and future trends, whether you are creating for screen-based media, interactive experiences or physical computing.During your studies you will be supported to create a portfolio of work, make links with industry and undertake optional work placement or study abroad options. We use industry standard packages in specialist Mac and PC labs.Your experience abroad combined with your studies at Edinburgh Napier will prepare you for employment opportunities across a range of fast-paced and exciting areas. Some of our recent graduates have found employment as digital designers, motion graphic designers, VFX artists, developers, producers, 3d artists, user experience consultants and virtual reality producers.Please visit our website for full course and module details.

WUSCA ranking:
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75/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
86th
Computer Science
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
What students say
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Luyanda
29 Jan 25

Edinburgh Napier University is a fantastic place to study because it offers a vibrant and supportive community, with a focus on real-world learning. The courses are designed to..Read more

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Darren
29 Jan 25

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:12,M:33 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

D*D* 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

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Including at least one of the following: Design & Technology: Product Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication, Moving Image Arts

Including at least one of the following: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication or Design & Manufacture.If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include one of the following at Level 3: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication.

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including one of the following at grade 5: Digital Media Interactive Design, Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication.

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include at least one of the following: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication.

Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject or minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) plus A Level grade C in a related subject.

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Computer Arts and Design, Audio Visual Technologies, Art and Design Visual Communications, Computer Art and Design and Interactive Design, Digital Design and Web DevelopmentUnrelated HNC/HNDs may be considered and in addition have Higher Design at grade B

T Level must be in: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication, Moving Image Arts OR additional A Level in one of these subjects at grade B.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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

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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh Scotland EH10 5DT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.5 miles away
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