Communication Design

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BA (Hons) Communication Design

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Key information

Approach communication design by analysing collaborative experiences, socially dynamic and inclusive agendas, and key forms of critical design research.

Find out more about our 3 year honours degree option.

Programme codeW6CD

LevelUndergraduate

Delivery typeFull Time

Degree qualificationBA (Hons)

Mode of deliveryOn-Campus

Duration3-4 years

LocationScottish Borders

Start dateSeptember

Our BA (Hons) Communication Design 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.

The programme offers specialised modules in communication design and various related topics. You’ll develop and apply your learned skills, techniques, and knowledge to undertake your final year project and establish your interests within the industry. There may be an opportunity for you to gain a global perspective of communication design, by studying abroad at our international exchange partners in Europe, India, and the USA.

Upon completion of the programme you’ll be able to maintain a sustainable practice in the management of design and design research projects and communicate critically and effectively to individuals and organisations, through professional visual, written, and verbal presentations. You’ll develop the necessary skills and knowledge to develop critical communication design practices within a variety of industry, commercial, and non-commercial contexts.

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Our expertise

Our expertiseYour learning environmentCustomise your learning

Your learning will be informed by our design faculty and staff, whose work covers many key areas including:

3D and Motion

Advertising and Communication

Animation (2D and 3D)

Artificial & Virtual Reality

Branding

Film and Videography

Immersive Design

Infographics and Data Visualisation

Packaging Design

Photography

Publication Design

Retail Design

Signage and Wayfinding

Social Media

UI/UX Design

Go Global

Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.

Inter-Campus Transfer: Dubai

Discover new friends and places with an inter-campus transfer to Dubai.

Course content

September Intake - Scottish Borders

The first year focuses on initial design and visualisation skills setting up the student with the fundamentals in overall photography, visual development, design thinking, and introductions into illustration.

Mandatory September

Design Context and Process

Design Communication

Mandatory January

Design Prototyping

Design Challenge

Disclaimer

The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.

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Teaching staff

Programme Leader

Euan Winton

Associate ProfessorSee more

David Cavallaro

The BA (Hons) Communication Design programme encourages students to become informed, adaptable and creative practitioners who work across diverse channels and opportunities, to show the importance of thoughtfully designed solutions and how they can impact the world in which we live. Producing graphic, environmental, experiential and dynamic solutions to the problems and challenges of our age, our students are designers and thinkers who can make unique insightful connections through their work to convey messages and meanings in highly creative ways. Euan Winton

Programme Director of Studies

Fees and funding

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September 2027 intake tuition fees

Scotland

Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland

International

Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.

International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).

Scholarships and bursaries

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales

In addition to government loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)View details

Entry requirements

If joining us in September 2027, please see the entry requirements below. Heriot-Watt offers different entry requirements, depending on your background.

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Standard entry requirements

Highers BBBB (over two sittings)

A-Levels BCC and successful digital portfolio

International Baccalaureate 29 points

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM

HNC C in graded unit

HND CC in graded units

Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.

This programme requires all applicants to submit a Digital Portfolio. Please see 'Additional Information' for further details.

Minimum entry requirements *

Highers BBBC (over two sittings)

A-Levels BCC

*Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish and Rest of UK status students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or POLAR4 Quintile 1 regions (RUK)

or are care experienced.

We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements.

Additional information

For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications, mature candidates and overseas students.

If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk.

For applicants studying HNC, HND or BTEC qualifications, when submitting your application please ensure you list in full all the units you are currently studying, as specific units may be required.

Digital portfolio

All prospective students are required to provide us with a portfolio when applying.

In some circumstances, upon reviewing your portfolio, an academic member of staff may contact you to discuss your portfolio further. Online portfolio feedback sessions with an academic will be offered following your submission.

Your portfolio should consist of examples of complete (or ongoing) creative projects and demonstrate a range of skills and competencies including:

Research and investigation

Design development and iteration

Technical skills

Visual communication and presentation

Your portfolio submissions should be in PDF format with between 10 and 20 images with some explanatory text and full image captions. You can additionally include hyperlinks to other sites that are relevant to your work.

In each portfolio, we are looking for evidence of original thinking. This may be demonstrated through photographs, drawing, or other media. The portfolio should show a progression of your ideas, like a storyboard, rather than a finished piece of work, as the portfolio is intended to demonstrate your ability to think through an idea and show the progression of your thoughts.

All work must be created by you. If you have used AI in any way, this should be clearly referenced/credited.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

Please see our detailed English language requirements.

Why Heriot-Watt

We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.

At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

Employability

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Potential career paths

Design occupations

Business and public service associate professionals

Managers, directors and senior officials

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