BSc (Hons) Digital Design at University of Kent

Programme overview

Digital Design combines creativity with real-world problem solving, exploring how emerging technologies are changing the design of services and experiences across healthcare, learning, transport, communication, homes and workplaces. Stage 1 is broad, covering directions such as UX/UI, 3D production, game and interactive development and immersive experiences, with specialisation in Stages 2 and 3. Students build a portfolio throughout the degree.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; variants: year abroad, year in industry (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules are 3D Fundamentals, Virtual Environment Design and Programming for Interactivity. Stage 2 includes 3D Production and Interactive Environments, with options such as Designing with Data and Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Stage 3 includes Advanced 3D and Mixed Realities, with options such as Film and TV Adaptation, Video Gaming: Play and Players and Design Futures and Emerging Technology.

Career pathways

Graduates can move into roles such as UX/UI designer, interaction designer, 3D or visualisation artist, VFX, motion graphics or compositing artist, games or immersive (VR/AR) designer or developer, creative technologist, digital content designer or producer, and data visualisation designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 88-104 UCAS points. A level: BCC. BTEC Nationals: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM). IB: 26 points in the IB Diploma or 104 UCAS tariff points. Contextual offers: A level CCD, BTEC MMM, IB 24 points or 88 UCAS tariff points. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Merit overall in Digital Production, design and development; Design and development for engineering and manufacturing; or Media broadcast production (other subjects considered case by case). Access to HE Diploma: the diploma in Art and Design, Creative Arts, Creative Industries, Design, Film and Creative Digital Media or Games Design, with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, with 15 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. English language (international applicants): a Good level of English (B2 on the CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, IB Standard Level grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature, or A level grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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