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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W6CD
Communication Design
Heriot-Watt UniversityGalashiels, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
78%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the BA (Hons) Communication Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Galashiels, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Communication Design is a globally focussed programme that equips you with the skills to harness design as a powerful tool to inspire, inform and influence the world around you. Through creative thinking, hands-on design and a people-focused approach, you’ll learn to ask the right questions, spot problems and turn ideas into solutions. This course will ensure you are prepared to tackle real-world challenges with creativity and confidence, producing work that matters in an ever-evolving global design industry. International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Graphic Design Principles and Practice
Visual Communication and Typography
Photography and Image Making
Branding and Identity Design
Motion Graphics and Animation
User Experience and Interface Design
Design Research and Problem Solving
Professional Practice and Collaborative Projects
UCAS Code:W6CD
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC For entry to Year 2: ABB. |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points For entry to Year 2: 30 points. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,080
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,500 | £20,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,000 | £29,500 |
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▼ 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 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
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%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
70%
Overall
Teaching on my course
78%Learning opportunities
75%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
53%Learning resources
75%Student voice
56%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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