4-year BA (Hons) Communication Design with a transdisciplinary approach across four evolving specialisations: Graphic Design (inclusive illustration), Photography, Moving Image / Animation, and Interaction Design (UX/UI). Develops creative, critical, and technical skills with a sustainable, life-centred, socio-political design focus and strong MENASA and EU industry connections. Year 1 (mandatory): Design Context and Process, Design Communication, Design Prototyping, Design Challenge — initial design and visualisation skills, photography, visual development, design thinking, illustration fundamentals. Year 2 (mandatory): Design Thinking, Creative Advertising, MoGraph and Content Creation, Design Research Methods, Phygital Experiences and Environments. Year 2 optional: Product Innovation, Trend Forecasting and Media Content Production, Design Simulation and Modelling, Artistically Intelligent Design, Circular Economy for Design. Year 3 mandatory: Professional Practice, Dynamic Transmedia Storytelling, Art Direction, Planning Design Research. Year 3 optional: Live Project, Industry Placement. Year 4 (Honours): Professional Creative Futures, Design Showcase, Honours Project (full-year). Optional Year 4 pathways: Technology and Innovation, Marketing Management and Strategy. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCD (or BBBB AS); IB 24; CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT I 1000; Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; WAEC B2; Scottish Highers BBBB; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0; French Bac 12/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 entry: successful completion of first year in a related degree with a strong portfolio of work. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). Accreditations: UAE MoHESR, UK QAA. September intake (some January modules available). Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT) — total AED 329,056. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Graduates work in film, media, social enterprise, and broader design industry.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
BA (Hons)
Subject Area
Design
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person