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Digital Design with a Year Abroad (4 years) at University of Kent - UCAS

University of Kent

Degree level: Undergraduate

Digital Design with a Year Abroad (4 years)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
Find your future: Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Digital Design Are you excited by design and the creative possibilities of new technology? Digital Design at Kent combines both, allowing you to solve design challenges whilst gaining expertise to work in the creative industries. You'll take a practical and theoretical approach to digital design, allowing you to design and build interactive products and services of the future whilst equipping you with skills sought after by employers. You spend a year abroad between your second and final years. This gives you an excellent opportunity to develop multidisciplinary skills through experiencing a new culture, and to discover how your subject is taught in a different environment. You are taught in English and destinations include universities in the US, Singapore and Australia. Your Future Our graduates thrive in dynamic areas like immersive experiences, UX/UI design, 3D production, and creative media. You'll master the art of visual design, user experience, and technology, enabling you to leave your mark in dynamic, ever-evolving industries. Whether you're passionate about creating captivating visuals, immersive experiences, or exploring virtual environments, digital design equips you with the skills and connections to excel. Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. Year 1 compulsory modules currently include the following: 3D Fundamentals; Digital Content Creation; Virtual Environment Design; Fundamentals of Programming; Interaction Design; Programming for Interactivity. Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: 3D Production; Interactive Environments; Immersive Experiences; Design Practice. Optional modules may include the following: Design Agency; Designing with Data; Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Year Abroad: Going abroad as part of your degree is an amazing experience and a chance to develop personally, academically and professionally. You experience a different culture, gain a new academic perspective, establish international contacts and enhance your employability. Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Advanced 3D; Mixed Realities; Advanced Design Practice. Optional modules may include the following: Media and Social Change; Film and TV Adaptation; Film Marketing and Distribution; Video Gaming: Play and Players; Video Games Development; Design Futures and Emerging Technology. For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W286
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/4412/digital-design-with-a-year-abroad

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
88%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Digital Design with a Year Abroad (4 years) at University of Kent - UCAS