Communication Design

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University

Course details

Course description

The Communication Design programme develops three key areas of conceptual, applied and entrepreneurial forms of communicating information through a variety of media. The evolving technological components, growing ease of social media, and globalisation of communication require the design and interpretation of information to go beyond existing industrial and capitalistic formats.

This new type of communication design deals within collaborative experiences, socially dynamic and inclusive agendas, and provides key forms of critical informational research. This programme enables studio cooperative learning within a life-centred design approach in four evolving areas: moving image/animation, photography, graphic design (inclusive illustration), and interaction design (UX/UI).

This is further supported by elective courses in entrepreneurship, design management, art direction, and fashion communication which will prepare students for a variety of roles within the design industry and beyond including film, media, and social enterprise. In the end, it promotes a new type of student for a new type of world, where the disciplinary divisions are erased to promote a transdisciplinary approach to design.

Subjects

  • Communication design
  • Design
  • Photography
  • Illustration

Provided by

Heriot-Watt University

admissions@hw.ac.uk

0131 449 5111

Provider website

Riccarton

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

Entry requirements

Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: 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 minimum entry requirements: 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.

Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B,B

Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B

plus ABBB at Higher for entry to Year 2

Check if you can join this course with your HNC or HND

Course options

Course details

Full time

9th Sep 2024 to 9th Sep 2028

Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)

Venue details

Scottish Borders

Heriot-Watt University

Nether Road

Netherdale

Galashiels

TD1 3HE