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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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