Design postgraduate degrees in Scotland

12 universities offer 21 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate design degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

1 design courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 44th
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Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Heriot-Watt University

1 design courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 58th
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WUSCA ranking: 48th
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I love Heriot-Watt's campus. It's full of nature and gorgeous. In terms of improvements, I would appreciate if the university provided rentable lockers because as someone who travels hours to get to uni I have a lot of stuff which I don't want to have to carry around all day.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Design Technology and Innovation
  • Final project
  • Interior Design Practice and Expertise 1
  • Interior Design Practice and Expertise 2
  • Research Methodologies 1
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University of Glasgow

1 design courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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Alot of facilities and mice buildings for spaces but also gets very crowded on those spots which is fine and creates a nice environment. It's got alot of scenic places and has nice building that look good from the inside as well. Improvement could include maybe more sockets in the older buildings for devices since those can be hard to get in some lecture rooms in the older building. The uni is close to quite a good bit of food spots like cafes and Lidl as well as Greggs and a Tesco express so lunch isn't a problem most times.

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Year 1
  • Curatorial Practice 1
  • Curatorial Practice 2
  • Research Methods and Methodologies in Practice
  • Dissertation
  • Master's Project in Curatorial Practice 1
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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
clock icon 2 years full time
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University of Strathclyde

1 design courses SCOTLAND
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The atmosphere at this university is great! The union is always lively, with pool and darts, hot food, music and lots of room for socialising. Even when in class it feels great, the lectures are always informative and the seminars mean that the tutors can really help and talk to the students. I like the fact that each semester the students can choose their own seminar times, creating a timetable that suits their schedule. The location of this university is one of my favourite things, such a close walk to the main shopping street and some great places for food. Also close to to GCU which is great as the students can mix and hang out together. Overall this university is a great place to apply and i am very happy with the decision i made!

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The University of Edinburgh

3 design courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 12th
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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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Glasgow School of Art

4 design courses SCOTLAND
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This really is a great place to be a part of. I absolutely love the Glasgow school of Art. I have already recommended to friends & my cousin who has always wanted a place here - she is an incredible designer.

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Stage 1
  • Core Research Methods: People and context
  • Parallel Project
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  • Parallel Project
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

1 design courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 71th
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It's really great because the modules are interesting and the content is accessible. Teachers are supportive and societies are good. It could be improved by being more true to its environmentalist message considering its acceptance of Ai. Also on campus accomodation has some reoccurring issues with showers going cold due to the heating aspect of the showers being old.

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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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University of Dundee

2 design courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 11th
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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Year 1
  • Concepts of Spatial Planning
  • Dissertation
  • Property Development Processes
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Statutory Planning
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MDes Interior Design
clock icon 1 year full time
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I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

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  • Applying CBT with Anxiety and Depression
  • CBT Enhanced Skills and Treatment Models
  • CBT Models and Core Therapeutic Competences
  • CBT Science Ethics and Personal Development
  • CBT Strategies Skills and Interventions
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