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Degree Show 2018 at Edinburgh Napier University

Design, Photography and Advertising

Our students are winning industry awards before they graduate.

meet us
We're the top UK modern university for Art & Design 1st of 62 - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
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We're the top UK university for Film Production & Photography (1st of 67 - The Guardian University Guide 2021).

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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.

Facilities

Let's talk design. Our facilities are designed to help you achieve your full potential. This means providing you with everything you need to learn, collaborate and enjoy your student experience. Based at our Merchiston campus in Bruntsfield, you’ll benefit from a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. We’ll also make sure you’re trained in current design software.
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?


Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred course level.
  • Full-time
  • User Experience (UX) DesignFull-Time | Part-Time
  • Digital Media & Interaction DesignFull-Time
  • Digital Media & Interaction Design GlobalFull-Time
  • Graphic DesignFull-Time
  • Interior & Spatial Design Full-Time
  • PhotographyFull-Time
  • Product DesignFull-Time
  • Creative AdvertisingFull-time
  • Sound DesignFull-Time
  • Design for Interactive Art ExperiencesFull-time | Part-time
  • Design for Interactive Art ExperiencesFull-time | Part-time
  • Heritage and Exhibition DesignFull-time | Part-time
  • Heritage and Exhibition DesignFull-time | Part-time
  • Lighting DesignFull-time | Part-time
  • Lighting DesignFull-time | Part-time
  • Motion GraphicsFull-time | Part-time
  • Motion GraphicsFull-time | Part-time
  • Product Design MakingFull-time | Part-time
  • Product Design and MakingFull-time | Part-time
  • PhotographyFull-time | Part-time
  • PhotographyFull-time | Part-time
    • careers
    placements
    study abroad
    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. 

    Student using the university equipment
    Graphic Design student's design hoardings at Fountainbridge, Edinburgh building site featuring Sean Connery in 3 of his famous characters.
    Bringing fountainbridge to life

    Leanne's design chosen for Scotland's first Baby Box

    Studying design at Edinburgh Napier gives students the chance to take their ideas beyond the University – and for Leanne Young, that means seeing her work on Baby Boxes across the whole of Scotland.

    Her idea, which features a forest scene complete with Highland cows, squirrels and the Loch Ness Monster, is now being depicted on boxes given to every new-born until March 2019.

    Watch our video to see her reaction to winning and read more about her project here.