Design studies degrees in Scotland

There are 31 design studies courses at 9 universities and colleges in Scotland. The median student satisfaction score is 87%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 144 UCAS points. 95% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £25,000. 3 courses offer a placement year.

Courses31
Median satisfaction87%
In work or study95%
Median salary£25,000
MSci (Hons) Product Design and Innovation University of Strathclyde 5 years · Full-time · John Anderson Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
192–207
Student satisfaction
96%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
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BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile Design Robert Gordon University 4 years · Full-time · Garthdee Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
93%
In work or study
88%
Median salary
£25,000
Accredited: Accreditation is the approval of a programme, giving holders of the programme's award exemption from the academic requirements for a Textile Institute professional qualification.
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BSc (Hons) Product Design and Innovation University of Strathclyde 4 years · Full-time · John Anderson Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
176–191
Student satisfaction
86%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.Optional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Game Design and Production Abertay University 4 years · Full-time · Dundee Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
83%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£24,000
Accredited: Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.Optional year abroad
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BA (Hons) Computer Arts Abertay University 4 years · Full-time · Dundee Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
81%
In work or study
91%
Median salary
£24,000
Accredited: Accredited by TIGA (The Independent Game Developers' Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. TIGA accreditation is applicable to courses meeting any of a wide range of games industry needs, such as programming, art, design and entrepreneurship.Optional year abroad
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