Communication Design BA (Hons)

Visit Website Book Event

Course Overview - Communication Design BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) Communication Design is a globally focussed programme that equips you with the skills to harness design as a powerful tool to inspire, inform and influence the world around you. Through creative thinking, hands-on design and a people-focused approach, you’ll learn to ask the right questions, spot problems and turn ideas into solutions. This course will ensure you are prepared to tackle real-world challenges with creativity and confidence, producing work that matters in an ever-evolving global design industry.

You’ll explore a wide range of media, including gra...

Visit Website

Course Information

1 option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Scottish Borders

Course Address
Heriot-Watt University
Nether Road
Netherdale
Galashiels

Application Details

Course Code

W6CD

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

29

For entry to Year 2: 30 points.

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

DMM

in a relevant subject for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DMM in relevant subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

plus BBBB at Higher for entry to Year 2

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC Pass in relevant subject for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in a relevant subject with B in graded unit.

Scottish HND

Pass

HND in a relevant subject with a C in the graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2/3 entry: HND in a relevant subject with BB in the graded units.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,C,C

For entry to Year 2: ABB.

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

Search Undergraduate Courses at Heriot-Watt University

Find more courses from Heriot-Watt University with our undergraduate course search.

Upcoming Open Days at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

26 Sep 2026

Undergraduate Open Day

Heriot-Watt: Edinburgh Campus

Heriot-Watt University

9 Oct 2026

Undergraduate Open Day

Heriot-Watt: Scottish Borders Campus

Heriot-Watt University

30 Oct 2026

Undergraduate Open Day

Heriot-Watt: Scottish Borders Campus

Request More Information

Request Information

Any questions about a specific university or course? Request some information and find out everything you need to know.

Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,790
EU, International £20,080

Order Free Prospectuses

The ideal way to read about detailed course information is with a university prospectus. Request a FREE prospectus and learn more about this course today.