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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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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19816

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    9207 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    We are pleased to announce that we are offering scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline for the first round is 28 February 2025.
     
    To secure the scholarship, applicant will need to make a partial deposit of £1,000 before deadline. If you have any questions or doubts, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
     
    Please note, that scholarship grants were not mentioned in your offer letter currently. The award shall be reflected on the unconditional offer letter and CAS directly. There is NO separate scholarship form/application to submit. The minimum eligibility criteria for the scholarship is overall 55% and above in your undergraduate degree (semester 1 to last semester).

    Scholarships

    We currently have limited scholarships available for September 2025 intake strictly on first come first serve basis:

    UG Scholarship Value (2)

    PG Scholarship Value (3)

    £3000

    £2000

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    £4000

    NA

    £6000

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