BSc Digital Design with a Year Abroad
About this course
BSc (Hons) Digital Design with a Year Abroad, a design degree combining interactive digital media, technical skills and creative practice. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. Students spend an additional year abroad as part of the programme structure. The first year covers core subjects through modules such as Fundamentals of Programming, 3D Fundamentals, Digital Content Creation, Virtual Environment Design, Interaction Design, and Programming for Interactivity. The second year introduces topics like 3D Production, Interactive Environments, Immersive Experiences, and Design Practice, alongside optional choices such as Design Agency, Designing with Data, and Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The final year includes advanced study through modules such as Advanced 3D, Mixed Realities, and Advanced Design Practice, while optional modules cover areas like 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 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
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 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Programming
- 3D Fundamentals
- Digital Content Creation
- Virtual Environment Design
- 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 with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad 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 with a Year Abroad at University of Kent?
82% 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 with a Year Abroad at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Digital Design with a Year Abroad at University of Kent include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Digital Design with a Year Abroad at University of Kent?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.