BDes Graphic Design
About this course
BDes (Hons) in Fashion Design. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a work placement or overseas study module alongside a design major project. It scored 96% for overall satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC preferably including one of: Art and Design , Design and Manufacture or Daydream Believers Level 6 Creative Thinking at grade B. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC preferably including one of: Art and Design , Design and Manufacture or Daydream Believers Level 6 Creative Thinking at grade B. A level: CCC preferably including one of: Art and Design/Design and Technology: (Product Design) Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H3, H3, H3 at HL including preferably Art. BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. Related subjects include - Art and Design/Art and Design Practice/Creative Media Practice/Creative Media Production/Creative Digital Media Production. Others may be considered please refer to admissions team. IB: Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6,5,4 including preferably one of: Visual Arts or Design Technology. T Level: Grade Pass T Level should preferably be completed in a Creative/Design subject. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 9%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 81%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Foundation Digital Media 1
- Foundation Digital Media 2
- Foundation Graphic Design 1
- Foundation Graphic Design 2
- Visual Research Methods
- Debating Design 1
- Debating Design 2
- Information Design
- Graphic Design Studio 1
- Graphic Design Studio 2
- Illustration Text & Image
- Design Studies 1
- Design Studies 2
- Graphic Design Studio 3 (Motion Graphics)
- Experiential Graphic Design
- Art Direction
- International & Intercultural Graphic Design
- Branding
- Work Placement or Overseas Study Module
- Design Major Project
- Minor Project
- Design Research Portfolio
- Professional Practice Media Production
- Enter work into competitions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BDes Graphic Design at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BDes Graphic Design at Edinburgh Napier 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 BDes Graphic Design at Edinburgh Napier University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BDes Graphic Design at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Does BDes Graphic Design at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BDes Graphic Design at Edinburgh Napier University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.