BA Communication Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design. Core modules include Design Context and Process, Design Communication, Design Prototyping, and Design Challenge. The programme concludes with a final-year project and offers an opportunity to study abroad at international exchange partners in Europe, India, and the USA.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC (successful digital portfolio) IB: 29 points Highers: BBBB (over two sittings) BTEC: Extended Diploma DMM HNC: C in graded unit HND: CC in graded units
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 62%
- Learning opportunities: 58%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 50%
- Organisation and management: 32%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 54%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 25%
- Design occupations: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 11%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 74%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Modules
- Design Context and Process
- Design Communication
- Design Prototyping
- Design Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Communication Design at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Communication Design at Heriot-Watt University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Communication Design at Heriot-Watt University?
62% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Communication Design at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Does BA Communication Design at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Communication Design at Heriot-Watt University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.