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UndergraduateBachelor of Design (with Honours)UCAS: W242
Interactive Media Design
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
2 yearsDuration
£20,310Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BDes (Hon) Interactive Media Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The BDes Interactive Media Design Programme is a direct entry provision that accepts students into the 3rd year of a 4 year degree. The course welcomes students who have studied college diplomas in a number of subjects including but not limited to Digital Media, Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Web Development, Computer Arts and Art & Design. This course is hosted in the School of Arts and Creative Industries as part of our internationally renowned design group and benefits from dedicated studio teaching. International tuition fees are £20,310 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Interactive Media Design Practice
User Experience and Interface Design
Digital Content Creation and Production
Web and Mobile Application Design
Interactive Narrative and Storytelling
Design Theory and Critical Practice
Professional Portfolio Development
Final Year Design Project
UCAS Code:W242
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,310
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£40,620
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £13,000 | £18,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,000 | £28,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
83%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
85%Student voice
77%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University offers Interactive Media Design as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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