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Digital Technology and Computing BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Coventry University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course blends design and technology, covering UX design, animation, VFX and web development. Gain hands-on experience with VR, Adobe tools and high-spec labs, helping you prepare for a career in the digital technology and computing industry. Are you a creative tech enthusiast looking to prepare for roles in UX design, animation and web development?

Faculty: Computing and Games  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: The Web and Human Centred Programming, Computer Systems, Programming and Artificial Intelligence, Programming and Software Development. Year two: Full Stack Development, Design and Conquer: Technical Art in Games, Bytes and Brushstrokes: The Digital Canvas, Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: From Concept to Creation. Final year: Project (Single), Reality Reimagined: Immersive Environment Design, Scene Stealers: Enchanting Narratives with VFX, From Pixels to Prototypes: The UX Design Journey.

Career pathways

During the course, we aim to offer you opportunities to experience working on collaborative projects as part of a diverse team.Upon successful completion of the course, you should have gained practical knowledge of a range of industry standard content creation tools. Graduates should be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively work within the creative industry, pursuing careers across areas including digital media, animation, user interface and UX design, game design and full-stack web development and mobile application development.

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Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112. A level: BBC to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. GCSE: GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. BTEC: DMM in IT, Business or a technical subject. IB Diploma: 29 points to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level. Access to HE: Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Statistics. Plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. English: IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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