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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WW26
Communication Design
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Robert Gordon University, the BA (Hons) Communication Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course will equip you with an extensive understanding of the Communication Design disciplines and provide you with an opportunity to focus your study towards a chosen specialism. Students will develop the creative, critical and technical skills necessary to pursue a career within the ever evolving communication design professions across a wide range of industry sectors. The curriculum is focused on developing ideas and problem-solving skills via a process of self-directed study, research, experimentation, creativity, innovation and enterprise. International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Visual Communication Fundamentals
Graphic Design and Typography
Photography and Image Making
Illustration and Narrative Design
Digital Media and Web Design
3D Visualisation and Animation
Professional Practice and Enterprise
Design Research and Critical Thinking
UCAS Code:WW26
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC to include Art & Design (or a creative design and/or media subject e.g. Media Studies) and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points to include Higher Level Visual Arts and English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) will be considered for Year 2 entry |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,300
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,200
Home Student Fee
£7,220
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Robert Gordon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £16,000 | £20,000 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
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
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
97%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
96%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Robert Gordon University
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