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Master of Arts in Digital Design and Innovation Heriot-Watt University - Scottish Borders Campus Heriot-Watt University - Scottish Borders Campus, UK

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GBP 19816

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our MA Digital Design and Innovation will provide those with a creative background with the opportunity to gain core and relevant skills to transition into one of the many digital design industries. Through the master’s programme, you’ll examine the disruption caused by the world's fourth industrial revolution. With emerging technological breakthroughs in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles and drones, smart materials and many more, the role of design and innovation in digital media and technology is critical in generating solutions and advancing society.

You’ll gain an understanding of commercial, social, practical, and technical factors that influence and inform digital innovation to apply digital thinking and problem solving to a variety of complex challenges and scenarios. You’ll learn hard skills that are in high demand across the digital sector, including coding, digital imagery design, moving image and motion graphic design, digital brand strategy, user interface design, and user experience design skills.  

The programme offers specialised courses in creative programming, digital design, design thinking and innovation, design technologies, digital enterprise lab, and user experience. You’ll develop the ability to conduct and apply design research using contemporary, cutting-edge methods and practice, follow a rigorous design process, and create novel solutions to current problems.  

Upon completion of the programme, you’ll be able to apply digital design and innovation to real-world working scenarios, communicate ideas critically and effectively to a wide range of individuals and organisations, through professional visual, written, and verbal communication. 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    19816

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    9207 Per year

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    Scholarships

    We are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships for the January 2025 intake, available on a first-come, first-served basis:

    • £2,000 scholarships
    • £4,000 scholarships
    • £6,000 scholarships

    Scholarship for Jan 2025

    • PG Scholarships ranging From £2000 to £6000
    • *Varies by Course* Limited seats, First come, First Served.
    • Block Your seat & Scholarships by Paying £1000 Deposit by 30th Sept.
    • CAS Deposit £4000.

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