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Studying this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role digital media and interaction design plays within our lives, exploring how people use and respond to emerging technology and media.

You’ll be equipped with adaptable practical and theoretical skills to allow you to design for current and future trends, whether you are creating for screen-based media, interactive experiences or physical computing.

During your studies you will be supported to create a portfolio of work, make links with industry and undertake optional work placement or study abroad options. We use industry standard packages in specialist Mac and PC labs.

This course has been designed to facilitate advanced entry opportunities for Arts based College Diplomas in areas such as Computer Arts and Design, Visual Design, and Digital Media.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including one from Art and Design, Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Media, Music or Photography plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBCC including one from Art and Design, Design and Manufacture, Graphic Communication, Media, Music or Photography plus English at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you require 3 Advanced Highers at BBC including one from Art and Design, Design and Technology, Graphic Communication, Media, Music or Photography.