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Graphic Design BA Hons

Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at

University of Edinburgh

:
4.44 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LOCATION

Central area campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

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FOUNDATION YEAR

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Graphic Design BA Hons

Graphic design at Edinburgh involves:

  • balancing project guidelines with personal expression

  • the interchange of traditional and contemporary technologies

Our approach

Graphic design must:

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29th March 24

Graphic Design, BA Hons FullTime

Gives a wide perspective on the world of design and grasping at whatever we want teaching us the way to work and opening our eyes into how we design and how we work personally that’s different to other people

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How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan
Submit a portfolio

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Graphic Design BA Hons

Year 1

Year 2

Entry requirements for Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at University of Edinburgh

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,B,B

Required subjects for Graphic Design BA Hons at University of Edinburgh

ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

UCAS points for current students on Creative Arts and Design and Design Studies at University of Edinburgh

English language requirements

6.5
Additional details
Total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

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