The Glasgow School of Art Open Day
30 Oct 2026, 10:00
Glasgow
You are viewing our beta course page.
Interaction Design
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Garnethill Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Glasgow
Course summary
BA(Hons) Interaction Design explores technology within art and design practice as a tool for production and as a medium in itself. The programme is characterised by the creative opportunities offered by creative coding and working with data, significantly expanding the palette of traditional art and design practices through the language of ‘new media’ including computer vision; sensors and interfaces; sound; real-time 3D and motion graphics; networks and related processes. These media offer new and compelling expressive possibilities through generative design, responsive environments, interactive audio-visual media, physical computing and data visualisation. In parallel with this broad practical enquiry, students develop deep criticality around the subject area informed through research and development.
The programme progresses in clear stages of study over 4 years:
Stage 1: FOUNDATION introductory methods, concepts and contexts
Stage 2: ITERATION exploring further, augmenting craft and deepening enquiry
Stage 3: CONNECTION connecting concepts, technologies and enquiries
Stage 4: EXPRESSION consolidating this knowledge to realise a personal project
Scaffolded learning and teaching across the four Stages of study include independent, collaborative, and self-initiated activities. Students acquire transferable and interpersonal skills that enable them to operate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Within the programme, Studio courses provide a series of project-based experiences with opportunities to reflect upon learning and incrementally build a critical practice. Design History and Theory courses explore critical and contextual perspectives, and courses shared with other programmes, including Co-Lab and Design Domain, offer cross-disciplinary and collaborative learning, connecting broader domains of learning and knowledge. Opportunities for student international exchanges, collaborative learning, and external partnership and industry projects help support how students develop graduate skills and attributes.
Interaction Design graduates are assured creative practitioners with the necessary range of making, thinking and communication skills to help enable their move into industry or continue their educational journeys, embodying the personal, critical and professional attributes expected as a graduate from Glasgow School of Art.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W280
- Institution code:
- G43
- Campus name:
- Garnethill Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We accept a range of qualifications and many of our entrants come with advanced entry – meaning they begin their studies in second or third year. For more information please visit https://www.gsa.ac.uk/study-at-the-gsa/advanced-entry
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
A Levels ABB
Scottish Higher - ABBB
SQA Highers with grades ABBB and above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
International Baccalaureate Diploma award with a minimum of 30 points (18 points at Higher Level);
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2
Completion of Irish Leaving Certificate with Four Highers at H2 or above
Scottish HNC - Pass
SQA Higher National Certificate
Scottish HND - Pass
SQA Higher National Diploma
HNC (BTEC) - M
Level 4 Diploma with Merit or above
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
The GSA is committed to working to widen access, including fair admissions for applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. The minimum entry requirements of 4 Highers at BBCC will apply to applicants from Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 20/40 postcodes, as well as applicants who are care experienced, estranged from their parents or legal guardians, have caring responsibilities, are a refugee or currently receive free school meals
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- Clearing applications will require the submission of a 15 page PDF Digital Portfolio. Please DO NOT apply directly via UCAS without being invited to do so. Clearing applications must be made directly to GSA via their wesbite - www.gsa.ac.uk/clearing
- Other
- Clearing applications MUST be made directly via www.gsa.ac.uk/clearing. Please do not apply via UCAS without being invited to do so.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS for UKVI (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) test taken at a UKVI approved test centre. Applicants must achieve 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Pearson PTE Academic UKVI or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. Applicants must achieve 59 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each subtest. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 73 | TOEFL (IBT) or TOEFL IBT at home. Applicants must achieve 73+ overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening-17; Reading-18; Speaking-20; Writing-18. |
| Institution's Own Test | Applicants who complete GSA’s Pre-Sessional English for Creative Disciplines course will satisfy language conditions - https://www.gsa.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/english-for-creative-disciplines |
Applicants who require a Student Visa, and who are not a national of, nor have obtained a degree in one of the countries on the approved UKVI exemption list, will need to provide evidence of their English language ability through the use of a standardised test.
All test results must be dated within 2 years of your programme start date.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for Glasgow School of Art - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £24350 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £24350 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Related courses
At Glasgow School of Art
Like this page