Design postgraduate degrees in Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh

3 design courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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Source : Complete University Guide 2026

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What students say about design

I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Graphic Design MA
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Design Exploration (Graphic Design) (DESI11117)
  • Design Exposition (Graphic Design) (DESI11121)
  • Design Studio (Graphic Design) (DESI11119)
  • Disseminating Design Practices (DESI11099)
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Year 1
  • Adapting Interiors (DESI11113)
  • Connecting Interiors (DESI11112)
  • Disseminating Design Practices (DESI11099)
  • Intersections (DESI11115)
  • Reading Interiors (DESI11114)
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Interactive Design Institute

1 design courses SCOTLAND
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I am in my first year of studying with IDI for a BA (Hons) in Photography. Please bear in mind that when reading this review that it is via distance learning through the internet so some of the star ratings are not applicable but I had to rate them.I had looked around for distance learning photography degrees for a long time before deciding that IDI looked like the best option for me.The admissions process was straight forward and I did not need to go through UCAS. The staff were very helpful and very quick at answering any questions and dealing with my application. I had also made enquiries with local universities and colleges for the same course to study on a part time basis and just getting answers from those to simple questions was like pulling teeth so quite the opposite to IDI. From submitting my application to getting my place confirmed took less than a couple of days.The on-line learning environment is excellent. The course notes are easy to follow and well structured and you actively participate in discussions and debates with your peers by using on-line forums which substitute for the classroom/lecture environment and work well. The tutors are excellent and are always there to hand in you need some guidance, for feedback on your assessments and answering questions that you may have. The responses in my experience have always been relevant to you and your work rather than for the masses so is very personal too. There are also excellent student support teams and technical support teams too.Overall I am highly delighted with the course and IDI in particular and know that I made the right choice when selecting them to study with and would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to study in a flexible way.

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MA Graphic Communication
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

1 design courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 71th
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What I really like about the Uni is the overall environment, lots of greenery and the general location is a nice spot to walk around and is short distance from shops and diners etc. Its relatively small size feels more personable and everyone is nice overall. Only thing is communication with my course’s lecturers is not always consistent and effective which can be frustrating

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MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
clock icon 3.5 years part time
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  • Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety disorders and major depression
  • Application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety and Depression
  • Introduction to Complex Adaptation of Cognitive behavioural Therapy
  • Practice based research project
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