Overview

The Graphic Design course The University of Edinburgh is suitable for those who wish to expand and strengthen their design knowledge and enhance their graphic design portfolio. We equally encourage people who have actively chosen to pursue a new profession.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in a wide range of creative career paths. The variety of projects, approaches and opportunities we offer enable you to apply your knowledge and experience of the design process and your considerable skills to many disciplines. Typically, our graduates leave to become members of a graphic design agency.

Our extensive links with industry, built through industry-led projects and staff research, and our range of visiting speakers, ensure you will be aware of the full range of career possibilities and have a strong footing from which to develop your career.

Previous career paths have included:

experiential design
packaging
advertising
digital design
interaction design
exhibition design
design research
marketing
retail design
multimedia
design management
education.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graphic Design: Critical Practices

Graphic Design Research Narratives

Graphic Design Independent Project

Surfaces and Screens

Design, Play and Games

Objects of Desire

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as graphics, illustration, or art and design subjects.

We also welcome applicants who do not meet academic entry requirements but demonstrate relevant professional experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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