Visual Communication Higher National Certificate - HNC
Course Overview - Visual Communication Higher National Certificate - HNC
Looking to combine your love of design with your interests in technology and communication? Join our dynamic and contemporary programmes, using state-of-the-art software and printmaking facilities to explore creative tools and techniques relevant to graphic design, photography, moving image, and illustration. Enhance your employment opportunities with live project work in liaison with industry. These courses form the first two years of our BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design.
Looking to combine your love of design with your interests in technology and communication? Join our dynamic and contemporary programmes, using state-of-the-art software and printmaking facilities to explore creative tools and techniques relevant to graphic design, photography, moving image, and illustration. Enhance your employment opportunities with live project work in liaison with industry. These courses form the first two years of our BA (Hons) Visual Communication and Design.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Perth
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-E13
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Scottish Higher
Scottish National Certificate
NC Art and Design; NC Art, Design and Media; NC Digital Media; NC Computing with Digital Media
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Creative and Digital Media
Other
Alternatively University of Arts London: Diploma Level 3 Award will also be considered.
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,285 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £7,886 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £9,460 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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