BSc Digital Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Digital Design, an undergraduate degree focused on digital content creation, virtual environments, and interactive systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The curriculum is shaped by industry input and features live client briefs supported by an Industrial Advisory Panel of professionals. Year 1 introduces foundational topics through compulsory modules such as 3D Fundamentals, Digital Content Creation, Virtual Environment Design, Fundamentals of Programming, Interaction Design, and Programming for Interactivity. Year 2 advances technical and creative capabilities via 3D Production, Interactive Environments, Immersive Experiences, and Design Practice, alongside optional modules including Design Agency, Designing with Data, and Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Year 3 deepens expertise through Advanced 3D, Mixed Realities, and Advanced Design Practice, while offering optional modules such as Media and Social Change, Film & TV Adaptation, Film Marketing and Distribution, Video Gaming: Play and Players, Video Games Development, and Design Futures and Emerging Technology.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 53%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Customer service occupations: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 35%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- 3D Fundamentals
- Digital Content Creation
- Virtual Environment Design
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Interaction Design
- Programming for Interactivity
- 3D Production
- Interactive Environments
- Immersive Experiences
- Design Practice
- Design Agency
- Designing with Data
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Advanced 3D
- Mixed Realities
- Advanced Design Practice
- Media and Social Change
- Film & TV Adaptation
- Film Marketing and Distribution
- Video Gaming: Play and Players
- Video Games Development
- Design Futures and Emerging Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Digital Design at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Computing (other).
What do graduates of BSc Digital Design at University of Kent do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Digital Design at University of Kent?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Digital Design at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Digital Design at University of Kent?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.