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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Visual Communication and Design
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Entry requirements
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W213
Here's what University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) says about its Visual Communication and Design course.
Become one of the most sought-after professionals in the industry, combining your creative thinking with your passion for art, technology, and communication. Learn to generate innovative ideas and expand your creative problem-solving skills on our tailored programme, as you work on projects with social, economic, and environmental significance.
Develop your individual style and interests, as you gain a clear understanding of contemporary design theory and practice. With opportunities for exciting work placements, live projects, and national and international trips and competitions to suit your individual skills and interests, let us support you in the development of your professional profile and portfolio as you pursue this stimulating career path.
Source: University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Visual Communication and Design at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Creative and Cultural Industries
Location
Inverness | Inverness
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Visual communication
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) student reviews
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1st year student
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Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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Here you can see ratings from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) students who took the Visual Communication and Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates who took Visual Communication and Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates who took Visual Communication and Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.2k
First year after graduation
£16.6k
Third year after graduation
£20.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Visual Communication and Design.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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