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HomeGlasgow Caledonian UniversityBSc Digital Design

BSc Digital Design

Glasgow Caledonian University
Full-time2 YearsSubject: Creative Arts and Design
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
98%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
80%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

52%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business and public service associate48%
Sales40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Creative Arts and Design graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2029
First job
~2030
£28,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Creative Arts and Design graduates nationally earn £18,000-£45,000 (1272 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
04
Sales occupations
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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