Edinburgh Napier University

BSc (Hons) Digital Media & Interaction Design

Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

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 & Design, Visual Design, and Digital Media. Your studies at Edinburgh Napier will prepare you for employment opportunities across a range of fast paced and exciting areas.

Some of our recent graduates have found employment as digital designers, motion graphic designers, VFX artists, developers, producers, 3d artists, user experience consultants and virtual reality producers.

Key highlights

  • Design for screen-based media, interactive experiences and physical computing
  • Build a professional portfolio of work with support throughout
  • Optional work placement and study abroad opportunities
  • Make links with industry during your studies
  • Industry standard software in specialist Mac and PC labs
  • Explores how people use and respond to emerging technology

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — Minimum Year 1 Scottish Higher Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widenin
  • Scottish Highers: BCCC — minimum (widening access) offer

Scholarships

  • Albert Morris Scholarships

    Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Digital designer
  • Motion graphic designer
  • VFX artist
  • 3D artist
  • User experience consultant
  • Virtual reality producer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £21,120

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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