Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
26 Sept 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh
Digital Media and Interaction Design Global
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Incorporating integral study abroad in Year 3, this course has been developed for the new media professional ready to work in a global industry.
Placements are available in Europe and beyond with our wide range of partner institutions and we’ll work with you to find a placement that suits your skills, interests and ambitions.
Studying this course will give you a comprehensive understanding of the role digital media and interaction design plays within our lives, exploring how people use and respond to emerging technology and media. You’ll be equipped with adaptable practical and theoretical skills to allow you to design for current and future trends, whether you are creating for screen-based media, interactive experiences or physical computing.
During your studies you will be supported to create a portfolio of work, make links with industry and undertake optional work placement or study abroad options. We use industry standard packages in specialist Mac and PC labs.
Your experience abroad combined with your studies at Edinburgh Napier will prepare you for employment opportunities across a range of fast-paced and exciting areas. Some of our recent graduates have found employment as digital designers, motion graphic designers, VFX artists, developers, producers, 3d artists, user experience consultants and virtual reality producers.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I152
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
BCCIncluding at least one of the following: Design & Technology: Product Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication, Moving Image Arts
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMMMinimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 12 credits M: 33 creditsPass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include one of the following at Level 3: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication.
Scottish Higher
BBBBIncluding at least one of the following: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication or Design & Manufacture.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*, Distinction*) in a related subject or minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) plus A Level grade C in a related subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 pointsAward of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including one of the following at grade 5: Digital Media Interactive Design, Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H3, H3Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include at least one of the following: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication.
Scottish HNC
PassHNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Computer Arts and Design, Audio Visual Technologies, Art and Design Visual Communications, Computer Art and Design and Interactive Design, Digital Design and Web Development
Unrelated HNC/HNDs may be considered and in addition have Higher Design at grade B
T Level
MT Level must be in: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication, Moving Image Arts OR additional A Level in one of these subjects at grade B.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC - Pass in a related subject* with Grade B in the graded unit.
*Related subjects: Computer Arts and Design, Audio Visual Technologies, HNC Art Design & Visual Communications, HNC Computer Art and Design and Interactive Design, HNC Animation, HNC Digital Design and Web Development
Advanced Higher BB and SQA Higher BB to include at least one of: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graph Communication at Higher
A Level BBB to include at least one of: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graph Communication
BTEC Extended Dip DDD in a related subject
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
To include one of the following subjects: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication or Design & Manufacture.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
England - TBC Year 1
Northern Ireland - TBC Year 1
Wales - TBC Year 1
Republic of Ireland - TBC Year 1
Channel Islands - TBC Year 1
International - TBC Year 1
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