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Digital and Graphic Design (Subject to approval)

Queen Margaret University

Content

As one of the newest digital and graphic design courses on offer, this cutting-edge course will merge artistic expression with advanced technological skills, equipping you with the tools to excel in the creative industries of tomorrow. It will include hands-on learning opportunities, enable you to make valuable industry connections, and will nurture your creativity.

The course offers an exciting combination of creativity, technical expertise, and real-world experience. By graduation, you will have developed the creative and technical skills necessary to adapt and excel in a continually evolving industry.

On this course you will:

develop expertise in design principles, visual communication, content creation and digital media through an interdisciplinary approach; learn about typography, colour theory, layout and visual
communication and apply this to practical projects creating attentiongrabbing, creative content for a range of digital platforms; and explore digital innovations like web design, animation, photography and interactive media with the aim of preparing you for a broad range of exciting career paths in the creative industries.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:

4 Highers at BBBC (standard entry) or 4 Highers at BCCC (widening access entry) including preferably Art and Design, Graphic Communication or Media. English and preferably Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

TBC

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management

Department

Film, Communication and Creative Industries

SCQF Level

9/10

Website

www.qmu.ac.uk