Edinburgh Napier University

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Degree Show 2018 at Edinburgh Napier University.

Design, Photography and Advertising

Our students are winning industry awards before they graduate.

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We are a top 2 UK university for Film Production & Photography The Guardian University Guide 2025
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We support students to make links with industry and undertake optional work placement or study abroad options.

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Our connections with many of the UK’s best design agencies and professional photographers mean you’ll be work-ready when you graduate.

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In your final year, you’ll exhibit your work at our annual Degree Show and national graduate showcases in London– a great way to meet potential employers.

imagine that
Our students are winning industry awards before they graduate. How good is that? Design isn’t just about making things look nice. To be a great designer you need passion, commitment and, of course, creativity. If this is you, then we can help you develop a variety of skills. What will you create?

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  • Creative Advertising" class="text-underline">Full-time
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  • Service Design" class="text-underline">Full-time
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    careers
    • Interior Designer
    • Exhibition and Museum Designer
    • Lighting Designer
    • Property Development Designer
    • Retail Designer
    • Urban Designer
    • Product Designer
    • Sustainable Designer
    • Designer for Interactive Spaces 
    • Packaging Designer
    • Design Manager
    • Exhibition Designer
    • Web Designer
    • Editorial Designer
    • Merchandiser
    • Graphic Designer

    placements

    Succeeding in business is all about having the right connections. And we do. Edinburgh-based StudioLR sponsors a best in show prize at the University’s Degree Show, with the winner not only getting recognition on the night but the chance to go and work with the agency for a month. Local agencies also offer mentoring and placements throughout the year. We also have strong links with heavyweight agency Design Bridge in London, which has so far employed six of our graduates.

    study abroad

    Our programmes have a wide international footprint, with the opportunity to study at a partner University overseas or take a work placement in industry in Year 3.