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The Communication Design programme will provide you with expertise in three key areas of design; conceptual, applied, and entrepreneurial practices to communicate information through a variety of media. The programme will encourage you to use design thinking to transform and interpret data, develop knowledge, and transform information into ethical, meaningful, and inclusive communication design experiences.

You’ll approach communication design by analysing collaborative experiences, socially dynamic and inclusive agendas, and key forms of critical design research. You’ll gain experience in moving image and animation, photography, graphic design (including illustration), and interaction design (UX/UI/Experiential). This will establish your communication design skills across various creative approaches, making you highly employable and sought-after upon graduation.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBB (two sittings) plus National 5 English.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC (two sittings) plus National 5 English.

Entry to year 2 is possible with 2 Advanced Highers at BB plus 4 Highers at BBBB.

Portfolio submission will normally be a prerequisite and will demonstrate interest in communication design/illustration/digital design. This can be communicated through any media including traditional, observed and expressive drawing, painting, photography and digital media.