Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
26 Sept 2026, 09:00
Edinburgh
Digital Media and Interaction Design
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 08/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Work with our industry and research experienced lecturers on a range of projects to build your skills, making you adaptable and employable.
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.
This course has been designed to facilitate advanced entry opportunities for Arts based College Diplomas in areas such as Computer Arts & Design, Visual Design, and Digital Media.
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
29 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:
- G455
- 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
- Year 3
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
BCCIncluding at least one of: Design, 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: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media, Graphic Communication or Design and 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: 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 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 Design and 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 Computer Arts and Design, Audio Visual Technologies, Art Design & Visual Communication, Computer Art and Design and Interactive Design, Digital Design and Web Development, Animation or Digital and Creative Media with a B in the graded unit.
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include at least one of: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication at Higher.
A Level - BBB to include at least one of: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication.
BTEC Extended Dip DDD in a related subject
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND - Pass in Computer Arts and Design, Audio Visual Technologies, Computer Art and Design and Interactive Design, Visual Communications (Digital Media), Visual Communications (Animation), 3D Animation, Digital and Creative Media with grades B in the SCQF Level 8 graded unit.
For HND Visual Communication: User Experience Design OR Digital Design and Development (grades B in the SCQF Level 8 graded unit), applicants would also require Higher grade C in at least one of the following subjects: Design, Art & Design, Music, Photography, Media or Graphic Communication. Those without a relevant Higher may have the opportunity to submit a portfolio.
Other HNC/D qualifications may be considered, please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk for advice.
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 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20310 | Year 1 |
| International | £20310 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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