Graphic Design BDes (Hon)
Course Overview - Graphic Design BDes (Hon)
Graphic design shapes the way we see and think about the world around us. Join our award-winning students on the BDes (Hons) Graphic Design learning how to use graphic design to tell meaningful stories that make a difference.
The four-year BDes (Hons) Graphic Design degree offers a highly regarded and carefully considered programme which equips our students with the skills to meet current industry demands and nurtures thoughtful graduates who understand the value of ideas, ethics, concept development and deep thinking in design.
Gain practical work experience suppo...
Graphic design shapes the way we see and think about the world around us. Join our award-winning students on the BDes (Hons) Graphic Design learning how to use graphic design to tell meaningful stories that make a difference.<br/><br/>The four-year BDes (Hons) Graphic Design degree offers a highly regarded and carefully considered programme which equips our students with the skills to meet current industry demands and nurtures thoughtful graduates who understand the value of ideas, ethics, concept development and deep thinking in design.<br/><br/>Gain practical work experience supported by our network of local, national and international industry partners along the way. During your studies you’ll have the opportunity to undertake live-projects, placements and international exchange.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Merchiston Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W210
Institution Code
E59
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C
Preferably including one of: Art and Design, Design and Manufacture or Daydream Believers Level 6 Creative Thinking. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Access to HE Diploma
D:6,M:39
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a preferably related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction including preferably one of Art, Product Design, Design, Technology at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27
Award of 27 points overall with 6,5,4 in HL subjects including preferably one of Visual Arts or Design Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a preferably related subject. Related subjects include - Art and Design/Art and Design Practice/Creative Media Practice/Creative Media Production/Creative Digital Media Production. Others may be considered, please enquire with our admissions team.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3
H2, H3, H3, H3 at HL including preferably Art.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
Minimum grades DD (Distinction, Distinction) in a preferably related subject. Related subjects include - Art and Design/Art and Design Practice/Creative Media Practice/Creative Media Production/Creative Digital Media Production. Others may be considered, please enquire with our admissions team.
A level
C,C,C
preferably including one of: Art and Design/Design and Technology: (Product Design).
T Level
P
T Level should preferably be completed in a Creative/Design subject. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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