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Diploma of Art and Design

Edinburgh College

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Cross-disciplinary major in art and design from concept to production.

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 foundational and applied understanding of Art and Design. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Product design
  • Visual communication
  • Information design
  • 2D and 3D art practice
  • Industry
  • Academia

Curriculum

  • Begins with 4.021 and 4.053
  • Adds a third studio in junior year
  • Four core subjects (design
  • Art
  • Computation
  • History)
  • Four electives across three themes and a thesis-preparation subject
  • Leading to a senior thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • At least one Higher or A-level
  • Or UAL Level 3 Diploma
  • Or SQA NC Level 6
  • Plus four passes at SCQF Level 5. Portfolio required.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification after at least 11 years of school education, Online interview, Audition or portfolio for creative courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each skill

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. 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
  2. Passport
  3. Current UK visa if any
  4. SELT certificate and personal statement. Attend the Admissions and Visa Interview on Zoom if invited. Receive the Conditional Offer
  5. Return the Course Acceptance Form and pay the deposit
  6. Typically 100% of the course fee. HND students needing a two-year visa may pay both years upfront
  7. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Receive pre-arrival information (accommodation
  8. Airport pick-up
  9. Induction).

Other costs

Tuition per year£8,736 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£10,539 GBP

Program details

CampusGranton Campus
Faculty or schoolCreative Industries
DepartmentDepartment of Art and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.