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Diploma of 3D Design: Interior, Product and Exhibition Design
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year HND covering interior, Product and exhibition design at Granton Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop creative and technical skills relevant to 3D Design: Interior
- Product and Exhibition Design
- Create and evaluate subject-related work
- And communicate ideas through appropriate media and methods.
Career outcomes
- Interior designer
- Exhibition designer
- Retail designer
- Lighting designer
- Further degree study
Curriculum
- Two-year HND. Year one units include creative process
- Developmental drawing
- Design semantics
- Interior design projects
- Product materials and manufacture
- Exhibition concepts
- Model making and lighting
- Ending with Graded Unit 1. Year two builds specialist 3D design practice and a final graded project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year one: two Highers
- UAL Level 3
- Foundation Diploma or SQA NC at SCQF 6
- Year two: all 15 credits of the HNC. Portfolio and review session required.
Accepted academic background
12 years of school education with satisfactory results in relevant subjects, Non-UK qualification equivalent to at least SCQF level 6, Online interview, Portfolio/audition for creative courses.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each skill)
- PTE Academic 59 (UKVI
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements and the English test requirement on the course page and the international pages. Complete the online International Student Application Form. Upload qualifications
- Passport
- Current UK visa if any
- SELT certificate and personal statement. Attend the Admissions and Visa Interview on Zoom if invited. Receive the Conditional Offer
- Return the Course Acceptance Form and pay the deposit
- Typically 100% of the course fee. HND students needing a two-year visa may pay both years upfront
- Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Receive pre-arrival information (accommodation
- Airport pick-up
- Induction).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £8,736 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £10,539 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Granton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Creative Industries |
| Department | Department of 3D Design: Interior, Product and Exhibition Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £8,736 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £10,539 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each skill), PTE Academic 59 (UKVI. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

